The Ripple Effect of Medical Debt in Colorado
About 11% of Coloradans said they had a problem paying medical bills in the past year. People of color were much more likely than non-Hispanic white residents to be unable to pay for food, rent, or heat because of difficulty paying medical bills. The share of Coloradans who:
Coloradans of color were much more likely than non-Hispanic white Coloradans to be unable to pay for food, rent or heat because of difficulty paying medical bills. They were also more likely to take out a loan or take on extra work.
