North Carolina man faces lawsuit for $6,000 medical debt, amidst $220 billion national issue.

Terry Belk from North Carolina faces ongoing medical debt stemming from his late wife's breast cancer treatment and his own prostate cancer care. Despite a deed of trust with Atrium Health, which would allow the hospital to collect $23,000 upon selling his home, Belk was sued in 2022 for an outstanding $6,000. Overall, Americans owe over $220 billion in medical debt, a pressing issue impacting financial stability and the 2024 presidential campaign.

September 14, 2024
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