A pair of Ohio House lawmakers want to help people pay off their medical debt. State Reps. Michele Grim, D-Toledo, and Jean Schmidt, R-Loveland, are introducing the Ohio Medical Debt Fairness Act. The ...

While the impact of medical debt on credit reports has gotten better, there are still consequences if you don't try and pay a debt you've verified you owe.

Despite recent efforts toward medical debt reform, many Americans still deal with piles of medical bills. A 2024 analysis from Peterson-KFF shows that about 20 million adults — nearly one in 12 — have ...

When you receive a medical bill, that dollar amount you're charged doesn't have to necessarily be the final say. Believe it or not, you can actually negotiate your medical bills—even once they're in ...

Trying to reduce your medical bills? Take a look at these strategies that can help cut your hefty bills by thousands.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A recently introduced Ohio bill is aiming to help residents pay off their medical debt. House Bill 257 would cap interest rates for medical debt at 3% per year and prohibit ...

See which types of bills you should always pay ahead of time to stay on track with your finances and even earn perks that can ...

The Trump administration wants to thwart state efforts to remove medical debt from credit reports, potentially eroding ...

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. -- A nonprofit is paying off tens of thousands of dollars in medical debt for struggling families. Because of the coronavirus, RIP Medical Debt created a special fund to wipe out ...

Medical debt can be crushing, especially for low-income patients. A CBS News investigation reveals non-profit hospitals are collecting tens of millions of dollars in debt, despite getting more than ...

Did you get a letter in the mail from the County of Los Angeles with the word “Undue” in bold blue? It’s not a scam. It’s a notification that your medical debt was cleared by the county. More than 134 ...