Hope on the Horizon: How States Are Protecting Patients From Medical Debt [Video]

Nearly half of Americans have suffered from medical debt. It can block patients from important opportunities and even delay their healthcare – sometimes for years. But change is on the way: across the country, state lawmakers are listening to patients and passing groundbreaking laws that protect their residents from the most harmful effects of medical debt.

In this June 25, 2024 conversation, experts discussed this exciting movement – and how advocates can get involved. Feeling inspired? Visit https://www.lls.org/raiseyourvoice and we’ll let you know how to tell your lawmakers it’s time to protect patients from medical debt.

Speaking included:

•Steve Butterfield – Senior Director, State Public Policy, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
•Lucy Culp – Vice President, State Government Affairs, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
•Maanasa Kona – Assistant Research Professor, Center on Health Insurance Reforms, Georgetown University
•Noam Levey – Senior Correspondent, KFF Health News
•State Sen. Fady Qaddoura – Indiana Senate District 30
•Chi Chi Wu – Senior Attorney, National Consumer Law Center

This webinar was part of a series sponsored by Eli Lilly, with content developed by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.