Baffling. Frustrating. Frightening. What It’s Like To Be Sued Over Medical Debt.

Christine Wood was sued by Bristol Hospital over a $12,000 medical debt that ballooned to $17,000 after weight loss surgery, despite being assured by her insurer Aetna of a $5,000 out-of-pocket cost. Dozens of Connecticut patients with health insurance faced similar lawsuits due to confusing bills, unexplained insurance coverage gaps, and financial strain from providers like Bristol Health, a financially struggling health system.