URGENT: Trump's Medical Debt Protection Reversal Sparks State-Level Crisis

BREAKING NEWS Trump Administration Reverses Medical Debt Protection, Leaving Millions at Risk The Trump administration has announced a reversal of federal efforts to protect Americans from medical bills they can't pay, sparking a state-level crisis. According to sources, the move will affect millions of people who rely on Medicaid and other government programs for healthcare. IMMEDIATE IMPACT As a result of this decision, at least 100 million Americans are now at risk of being overwhelmed by medical debt. Patient advocates warn that states need to step up to protect their citizens from financial ruin. BACKGROUND CONTEXT The Trump administration's reversal comes after years of efforts to shield patients from medical debt. However, despite progress in some states, the problem persists due to industry opposition and lack of federal support. CURRENT STATUS AND NEXT DEVELOPMENTS Bills to strengthen patient protections have failed in several conservative states this year, including Indiana, Montana, Nevada, South Dakota, and Wyoming. Advocates are urging state legislatures to take action to protect their citizens from medical debt. DEVELOPING STORY This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*