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Americans who get seriously ill from COVID-19 in 2021 might have to pay thousands of dollars in bills from their hospitals, doctors and ambulance companies, a new study suggests. The new University of Michigan analysis, published in JAMA Network Open, has implications for both policymakers and people who haven't yet gotten vaccinated, as well as for people with underlying

The waivers are going away: People in the United States could face substantial costs if they end up in the hospital with severe COVID-19 in 2021.

Out-of-pocket costs could range from $1,500 to $3,800, depending on insurance.

Many hospitalized COVID-19 patients were billed for professional and ancillary services, suggesting limits of insurance waivers.