W.Va. Medicaid Advocates Visit Congress And Nonprofit Relieves Medical Debt, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, Congress is reviewing a bill that would significantly cut funding to Medicaid. In recent weeks, we’ve spoken to West Virginians who worry that could impact their access to health care. And those concerns have carried beyond West Virginia.

Eastern Panhandle Reporter Jack Walker caught up with residents who traveled to the United States Capitol this month to raise their issues with the bill directly to their elected representatives.

Plus, some West Virginians may be receiving an unexpected letter in the mail soon from Undue Medical Debt, informing them that some or all of the money they owe on medical bills has been erased.

Eva Stahl is vice president of the organization, which aims to eliminate medical debt for those who need it most. She spoke with reporter Chris Schulz about how they achieve that goal and why.

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Maria Young produced this episode.

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