CLEVELAND —

MetroHealth launches initiative to enroll uninsured residents in health coverage

The safety-net hospital absorbs over $1 million daily in charity care costs as it works to connect residents with insurance options.

MetroHealth System is taking steps to address a growing financial challenge while helping uninsured residents access health coverage. The healthcare system has launched a community-wide initiative to assist individuals in enrolling in Medicare, Medicaid, or plans through the Health Insurance Marketplace.

The initiative comes as MetroHealth continues to provide more than $1 million each day in charity care. Those costs have doubled since 2022, creating what hospital officials describe as an unsustainable financial situation. The Health and Human Services Levy in Cu

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