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A Denver father dreamed of a home for his family. Medical debt nearly pushed them onto the streets.

Nationwide, about 100 million people have some form of health care debt

Kayce Atencio, who has been shadowed by medical debt for most of his adult life, recently moved into an apartment in Denver reserved for families at risk of homelessness. The small unit, which he shares with his school-age son and daughter, represents a new start, he says: “This feels like freedom.” (Photo by Rachel Woolf for KFF Health News)
Kayce Atencio, who has been shadowed by medical debt for most of his adult life, recently moved into an apartment in Denver reserved for families at risk of homelessness. The small unit, which he shares with his school-age son and daughter, represents a new start, he says: “This feels like freedom.” (Photo by Rachel Woolf for KFF Health News)
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Across the country, medical debt forces legions of Americans to make painful sacrifices. Many cut back on food, take on extra work, or drain retirement savings. For millions like Atencio, the health care system is threatening their very homes.
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