Subject: Tragedy of Red State Healthcare:
In one of the wealthiest counties in the world U.S. Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton's family is relying on GoFundMe for her hospital bills. She's not alone.
Medicaid coverage for low-income Americans varies by state. You have to have a very, very low income in Texas to qualify for Medicaid.
In a different state, she might have qualified for Medicaid.
Medical issues are cited as the No. 1 cause of personal bankruptcy in the United States.
That can have a devastating impact on people's long-term financial health.
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