Breathe Easy, North Carolina: State’s Medical Debt Relief Plan to Help 2 Million Pay Off Bills

North Carolina’s Medical Debt Relief Plan

HASP: Helping 2 Million North Carolinians Pay Off Medical Debt

According to thecentersquare, The state of North Carolina has a plan to help people who owe a lot of money for medical bills. This plan is called the Healthcare Access and Stabilization Program (HASP). The government says it will help pay back up to $4 billion in medical debt for over 2 million people.

If hospitals join the program, they will get paid more money for helping patients who owe money for their medical care. This includes people who are already on Medicaid and those who are not. The goal is to make it easier for people to get the medical care they need without worrying about being in debt.

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Hospitals Back North Carolina’s Medical Debt Relief Plan

The North Carolina Healthcare Association, which represents hospitals and health systems, likes this plan. They think it will help keep hospitals and patients healthy. Some hospitals might choose not to join the program, but those that do will get paid more money for their help. The program will be around for two years, and it’s a big step towards helping people who have struggled with medical debt in North Carolina.

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