Wiping out medical debt may boost mental health and healthcare access
NCT ID NCT04835012
First seen May 14, 2026 · Last updated May 19, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study explores whether forgiving medical debt can improve people's mental health, well-being, and ability to get needed medical care. Researchers surveyed about 15,000 adults who had medical debt, some of whom had their debt forgiven by a charity. By comparing the two groups, the study aims to understand the real-world impact of debt relief on health and healthcare use.
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Wesley Yin
Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States
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