Medical debt is a patient crisis and Texas is ground zero.

Approximately one-third of the 100 million adults in the U.S. with health care debt owe money for hospitalization, according to a poll conducted by KFF. Nearly half of these individuals owe a minimum of $5,000, while about a quarter have debts exceeding $10,000.

The good news? Texas has passed laws requiring:

• Transparency
• Detailed billing
• Accountability

Don’t let the fear of hospital bills control your life. Stay up to date with Complete Coverage to make sure you know how you’re empowered to navigate medical debt and the efforts to expand your protection against excessive health care prices.