Between June and August, about 287,000 people who were not vaccinated were hospitalized for COVID-19 in the United States
Americans’ COVID-19 Medical Bills Are Set to Rise
Research shows that the average COVID-19 hospitalization costs about $40,000
U.S. Medical Debt High, but Varies Geographically
Debt higher in the South, in lowest income ZIP codes, and in states without Medicaid expansion
Insurance Coverage Disruptions Have Adverse Consequences for Care
Disruptions linked to lower receipt of preventive services, forgoing needed care, medication nonadherence
COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Program Announced by White House
Number of people who will be eligible is not known and neither is the program’s cost
Medicare Spending on Physician Services Down $9.4B During First Half of 2020
Declines seen regardless of service type, setting, or specialty, and state or region
IRS: COVID-19 PPE Tax-Deductible
The government agency says that eligible deductions include PPE bought since Jan. 1, 2020
States Receive $12.7 Billion for Alternatives to Long-Term Care Homes
Money will only be available over four calendar quarters this year and next
About Four in 10 U.S. Adults Skipped Medical Care During Pandemic
Some cited fear of COVID-19 and financial reasons
Surprise Medical Bills Could Be Reduced by COVID-19 Relief Package
Main provisions of the legislation would take effect January 2022