My co-workers and I started a informal fund to help each other with medical emergencies because none of us have good insurance but now someone needs expensive ongoing treatment and we're realizing our system wasn't designed for chronic conditions and people are starting to contribute less.
More people experience this than they realize.
Informal support systems designed for acute crises break down when faced with ongoing resource demands.
“Where Are You with Money and physical health — poverty as health condition?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.