Progressive Voices

Code Wack Better off dead? The unbearable burden of medical debt


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This time on Code WACK! What would you do if you were faced with thousands of dollars of medical debt? Would you file for bankruptcy or let the debt go to collections? What help is out there for people facing such difficult dilemmas?
Would Medicare for All protect patients from the hassles and financial burdens that face ill patients today?
To find out, we spoke with Monique Davis, a nonprofit executive in Southern California, who, during midlife, faced an unexpected diagnosis with a rare and potentially deadly disease. This is the second of two episodes featuring Monique's harrowing story.
Check out the Show Notes and Transcript for background info and more!
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