Medical bills can quickly spiral, so you need to understand your legal exposure if the debt goes to collections.
Medical debt is the leading type of debt collection in the U.S., leaving many unsure about where to turn when collectors start calling.Doctors and hospitals typically expect payment within 30 days of ...
Medical debt is a fact of life for millions of Americans, and the numbers are staggering. Roughly 20 million adults owe at least $250, while the total medical debt owed nationwide exceeds $220 billion ...
Unpaid medical bills can linger, but you have options that can help ease, reduce or even eliminate what you owe.
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - An Ohio lawmaker from Toledo is pushing legislation to protect patients from aggressive medical debt collection practices, citing cases like a small-town hospital that sued 2,700 ...
The bill would prohibit medical debt from appearing on credit reports, ban wage garnishment and cap interest at 3%, down from the current 8%.