Larry Levitt
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EVP for Health Policy at KFF; explains health policy, insurance markets, Medicare/Medicaid, and affordability (incl. prior authorization and payer burden).
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Social•Feb 15, 2026
Insurance Doesn't Prevent Massive Medical Debt, Even for Celebrities
When a celebrity tragically dies with massive medical debt, I’m left with the questions. Did they have insurance? People with insurance absolutely have medical debt, but out-of-pocket costs are capped. Debt may be from out-of-network care, claims denials, or unocvered treatments.
By Larry Levitt