Medical expenses, whether big or small, weigh on almost everyone. For many Michiganders, one bill can often lead to a spiral into serious debt.
Carrecia Watkins knows that struggle firsthand after getting into a car accident back in 2023.
“A big, huge impact that I wasn’t ready for,” Watkins said. “Someone hit me, and they were totally at fault, but because she didn’t have any insurance, I was stuck with the bill.”
Still dealing with long-lasting injuries, Watkins now has close to $5,000 in medical bills and ongoing therapy costs for her recovery.
“Now I’ve got this hefty medical bill that I have to pay, and there’s nothing I can do,” Watkins said.
Watkins’ story is one of thousands that pushed the Michigan Gov. Gretchen…