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Medical debt is rising for older adults - how to push back before you pay

(Aging Untold) - Medical debt is a growing problem for older Americans.

By LeAnne Gendreau, Katherine Ambrose , Sondra 'Sam' Cradduck , Amy Amy Cameron O'Rourke, Rhea Rogers·2 hr ago

(Aging Untold) - Medical debt is a growing problem for older Americans.

About 8 million people ages 50 to 64 - roughly 1 in 8 - had medical debt in 2023, according to AARP.

We are breaking down what to do before you pay a single bill, and where to turn for help.

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