Sources collecting medical debt payments in the U.S. in 2023

Published by
Preeti Vankar,
Nov 20, 2024

In 2023, some 67 percent of Americans with medical or dental debt reported that they paid some or all of their healthcare debt directly to their health care providers. This statistic depicts the share of sources Americans made payments to for healthcare debts in the U.S. in 2023.

Share of sources Americans made payments to for healthcare debts in the U.S. in 2023

© Statista 2025
Download
Show detailed source information?
Register for free
Already a member?
Log in
Source

Use Ask Statista Research Service

Release date

October 2023

Region

United States

Survey time period

April 18 to July 31, 2023

Number of respondents

7,873 respondents

Age group

19-64 years

Special properties

Americans paying off medical, dental, or other health care debt over time

Method of interview

Telephone interviews and online survey

Supplementary notes

Original question worded in the source as: "Who are you making payments to for these medical bills or debt?"

Citation formats
Access all statistics starting from $2,388 USD yearly *

* For commercial use only

Basic Account

For single users
$0 USD
Always free
Access limited to Free Statistics. Premium Statistics are not included.
  • Free Statistics
Based on your interests

Starter Account

For single users
$199 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free Statistics
  • Premium Statistics

    • The statistic on this page is a Premium Statistic and is included in this account.

Professional Account

For teams of up to 5 people
$1,299 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free + Premium Statistics
  • Reports
  • Market Insights

1 All prices do not include sales tax. The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price.

Compare accounts

Statistics on " Healthcare for women in the U.S. "

The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics

Other statistics that may interest you Healthcare for women in the U.S.

Overview

3

Healthcare coverage

4

Maternal health care

8

Preventive healthcare

8

Unmet needs

8

Title X

5

Costs

7

Further Content: You might find this interesting as well

Topics

Statutory health insurance in GermanyMedical technologyPrivate health insurance in the United StatesBiotechnology industry in Germany Hospitals in Germany
Access all statistics starting from $2,388 USD yearly *

* For commercial use only

Basic Account

For single users
$0 USD
Always free
Access limited to Free Statistics. Premium Statistics are not included.
  • Free Statistics
Based on your interests

Starter Account

For single users
$199 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free Statistics
  • Premium Statistics

    • The statistic on this page is a Premium Statistic and is included in this account.

Professional Account

For teams of up to 5 people
$1,299 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free + Premium Statistics
  • Reports
  • Market Insights

1 All prices do not include sales tax. The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price.

Compare accounts
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.