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14 Million Risk Uninsurance as Aid Access Tightens
9/25/2025
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Story summary
- Case managers report difficulties obtaining financial assistance as recent legislation could leave over 14 million people uninsured.
- Nonprofit hospitals must provide financial assistance to keep tax-exempt status; for-profits have greater flexibility.
- A study shows some hospitals narrow 'medically necessary' definitions, potentially excluding essential treatments from aid.
- Quinn Cochran-Zipp highlights gaps after bills from nonstaff specialists despite qualifying for 100% assistance.
