Medical debt (unpaid health insurance bills) is a crisis that can no longer be ignored. An estimated 100 million Americans have medical debt, disproportionately affecting communities of color, parents with children under 18, and women, among those most likely to have medical debt.

Medical debt doesn't just wipe out savings–it destroys credit scores, leading to higher costs for necessities like housing and transportation, and traps families in a cycle of debt and poverty.

We should be moving towards a system where health care is a right, not a privilege, thereby ensuring that no individual is burdened by debt due to essential needs.

Canceling all medical debt is about ensuring that no one has to choose between their health and financial survival. We must recognize that while the challenge is complex, it is not insurmountable. Solutions range from government intervention, where debts are bought and forgiven, to legislative reforms that protect patients. The key lies in innovative thinking, public-private collaboration, and a steadfast commitment to reform. Let's not only erase medical debt but also build a healthcare system that is equitable, accessible, and free from the fear of financial devastation. It's time for America to heal.

Sign the petition: Cancel all medical debt.

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