Nearly Half of Americans Face Surprise Medical Bills. Here’s What to Do About It

Hi, it’s Sophia in New York. Ever get a medical bill you didn’t see coming? If so, you’re not alone. But first ...

Recently, I stumbled across a stat that surprised me. In the past year, some 45% of American adults say they’ve been billed for medical care that they thought was covered by insurance. But it gets worse: Fewer than half of those people actually challenged the bills, a Commonwealth Fund study showed.