Here is a link to a story from NPR about how MS is the top cause of bankruptcy even for people who have health insurance. Story: A serious Illness Away from Bankruptcy
Here is an excerpt from the NPR story:
Multiple Sclerosis caused the highest out-of-pocket costs, followed by diabetes, injuries, mental illness and heart disease. Of course, serious medical problems can also lead to a loss of income due to missed work.
Business Week also had a summary: Study Links Medical Costs and Personal Bankruptcy
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Tags: American Journal of Medicine, bankruptcy, MS, Multiple, NPR, sclerosis