It ensures that low income families, seniors, children, folks with disabilities can access the medical care they need without going bankrupt. Medical bills are one of the leading causes of financial hardship in America. No one should be forced to make the impossible choice of paying their medical debt or putting food on the table. (00:22–00:27)
CLAIM
Asserts that medical bills significantly contribute to financial hardship in the U.S.
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