Aflac launches initiative to help close the gap for millions of Americans facing medical debt
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Wednesday, January 19, 2022
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The initiative shines a light on people who fall in the gap where health insurance ends and medical bills begin to pile up.
Key Points:
- The initiative shines a light on people who fall in the gap where health insurance ends and medical bills begin to pile up.
- The Close the Gap initiative is a multifaceted, comprehensive program that aims to support, educate and advocate for the need to close the health and wealth gap.
- The Aflac Care Index found:
Nearly two-thirds (65%) of Americans' savings are equivalent to or less than their health insurance out-of-pocket maximum. - "I have a shared commitment with Aflac to help close the gap for those without a voice and to bring greater awareness of the medical debt disparity in America."