If you or someone in your family needs health care in Pennsylvania, you can expect to pay around $21 an hour for the privilege. This is the average cost of health aid in the state, which works out at around $21,840 a year.

This shows how expensive medical care is in Pennsylvania – and as Pennsylvania is one of the most populous states in America, the health care for Pennsylvanians has significant implications for the whole nation. It is also worth noting that 17% of the population are 65 or older, so there is a clear demand for senior health care in the state – but thankfully Pennsylvania lawmakers are pushing legislation that protects Americans from expensive medical coverage changes.

Uncertain Medical Costs

The cost of medical bills is a big problem for most Americans. In fact, medical bills are the largest factor for Americans who declare bankruptcy! This is extremely problematic as it means that most Americans essentially can’t afford to hurt themselves – and varying health costs across Pennsylvania make it even harder for citizens to predict the potential cost of their healthcare.

So what can you do to make sure that medical bills don’t ruin your financial situation? It can be difficult to get back on track after being issued with thousands of dollars of medical debt, but it isn’t impossible.  One of the important things is to be aware of how medical bills can affect your credit score, as a lack of knowledge could make your situation even worse. [Read more…]