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Things are reverting to the way they were as federal money for COVID care of the uninsured dries up, creating a potential barrier to timely access. But the virus is not contained, even if it’s better controlled. And safety-net hospitals and clinics are seeing sharply higher costs for salaries and other basic operating expenses.
One woman said if she or her husband gets COVID-19, "we don’t have a way to pay for it. It would likely bankrupt us if we can’t find some other help.”
The federal money for testing, treating and vaccinating uninsured Americans has run out.
Medical experts are warning the uninsured could eventually be turned away from COVID coverage if medical expenses keep rising.
WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time, the U.S. came close to providing health care for...