https://www.mydebtadvisors.com/blog/2011/10/bankruptcies-attributable-to-medical-debt-on-the-rise.shtml

Bankruptcies Attributable to Medical Debt on the Rise

Medical Debt

Across the United States, medical bills are no longer just about healthcare—they’ve become a major source of financial crisis. Families who believed they were protected by insurance often discover that deductibles, uncovered services, and surprise charges leave them with debts they cannot manage. For many, these bills grow faster than they can keep up with,