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Couple Told To Divorce To Reduce Out-Of-Pocket Medical Costs

Laurie Trevino has problems with her back and her backbone, while her husband of 21 years, David, has stage 4 cancer.

PALATINE, IL — A suburban couple struggling with medical bills claims the government told them to get a divorce to lower their out-of-pocket cost.

CBS 2’s Lauren Victory looked into the idea of busting up a marriage to save cash. Once Laurie Trevino sat down and got comfortable on a sofa, she opened up about the uncomfortable – never-ending medical bills.

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