Gov. Stein Announces Medical Debt Milestone
Governor Josh Stein announced that over $6.5 billion in debt has been relieved for more than 2.5 million North Carolinians as part of the state's medical debt mitigation program.
A senior citizen in Greenville, Yolanda Sheppard, expressed relief, stating that some seniors avoid seeking care due to fear of incurring new debt, saying
They'd rather take a loss and just go home to sit and let their back heal or however they're going to do it. It's kind of sad, I find, that unfortunately this stuff happens.
Despite progress, uncertainty surrounds Medicaid, with President Trump's proposed bill potentially cutting Medicaid spending by 15%. However, the secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services notes that these cuts will not immediately impact the debt relief program.
Author's summary: Governor Stein announces milestone in medical debt relief.
- Over $6.5 billion in debt relieved
- More than 2.5 million North Carolinians affected
- Potential 15% cut to Medicaid spending proposed
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