Is healthcare sharing right for you? 3 essential questions
Navigating healthcare costs is challenging for U.S. families, highlighting the need for affordable alternatives to traditional health insurance.
At Catholic hospitals, a mission of charity runs up against high care costs for patients
Patients can face unexpected and high medical bills even with insurance, as seen in Jessica Staten's experience with PeaceHealth.
PayZen secures $23M Series B, $200M debt facility to grow its "care now, pay later" product | TechCrunch
Healthcare costs for patients have dramatically increased, leading to significant medical debt. PayZen offers a solution for interest-free bill installment payments.
Their first baby came with medical debt. These Illinois parents won't have another.
Medical debt is a common post-childbirth challenge for many new parents, impacting finances and daily life significantly.
Is healthcare sharing right for you? 3 essential questions
Navigating healthcare costs is challenging for U.S. families, highlighting the need for affordable alternatives to traditional health insurance.
At Catholic hospitals, a mission of charity runs up against high care costs for patients
Patients can face unexpected and high medical bills even with insurance, as seen in Jessica Staten's experience with PeaceHealth.
PayZen secures $23M Series B, $200M debt facility to grow its "care now, pay later" product | TechCrunch
Healthcare costs for patients have dramatically increased, leading to significant medical debt. PayZen offers a solution for interest-free bill installment payments.
Their first baby came with medical debt. These Illinois parents won't have another.
Medical debt is a common post-childbirth challenge for many new parents, impacting finances and daily life significantly.
Medical debt snares millions of people. States, red and blue are passing laws to help
Bipartisan legislative efforts are addressing the medical debt crisis affecting millions in the U.S.
Bernie Sanders and Ro Khanna reveal bill to cancel all medical debt'
A new bill introduced by Bernie Sanders and Ro Khanna aims to eliminate medical debt by creating a federal grant program and preventing creditors from collecting past medical bills.
New York removes medical debt from credit reports
Unpaid medical debt will no longer appear in credit reports of New York residents.
The law aims to help low-income earners and prevent medical debt from negatively impacting credit scores.
Medical debt snares millions of people. States, red and blue are passing laws to help
Bipartisan legislative efforts are addressing the medical debt crisis affecting millions in the U.S.
Bernie Sanders and Ro Khanna reveal bill to cancel all medical debt'
A new bill introduced by Bernie Sanders and Ro Khanna aims to eliminate medical debt by creating a federal grant program and preventing creditors from collecting past medical bills.
New York removes medical debt from credit reports
Unpaid medical debt will no longer appear in credit reports of New York residents.
The law aims to help low-income earners and prevent medical debt from negatively impacting credit scores.
How North Carolina made its hospitals do something about medical debt
North Carolina successfully negotiated the cancellation of billions in medical debt, establishing a precedent for addressing healthcare-related financial hardships across the country.
California Bans Inclusion of Unpaid Medical Bills in Credit Reports
California's new consumer protection law shields medical debt from credit reports, enhancing job and housing opportunities for patients burdened by medical costs.
Gov. Newsom signs California law banning medical debt from credit reports
California has enacted a law preventing medical debt from impacting consumer credit reports, adding to state-level protections against medical billing stress.
The legislation aims to alleviate the burdens of medical debt on individuals, particularly in terms of employment and housing opportunities.
How North Carolina made its hospitals do something about medical debt
North Carolina successfully negotiated the cancellation of billions in medical debt, establishing a precedent for addressing healthcare-related financial hardships across the country.
California Bans Inclusion of Unpaid Medical Bills in Credit Reports
California's new consumer protection law shields medical debt from credit reports, enhancing job and housing opportunities for patients burdened by medical costs.
Gov. Newsom signs California law banning medical debt from credit reports
California has enacted a law preventing medical debt from impacting consumer credit reports, adding to state-level protections against medical billing stress.
The legislation aims to alleviate the burdens of medical debt on individuals, particularly in terms of employment and housing opportunities.
Data Shows American Citizens Smuggle More Fentanyl Into US Than Migrants | KQED
Mexican drug cartels are increasingly recruiting young Americans, including students, to smuggle fentanyl across the U.S.-Mexico border, raising significant community concerns.
ABA has significant concerns' with CFPB proposal to ban medical debt from credit reports
ABA opposes CFPB's proposal to ban medical debt from credit reports, citing concerns over authority, evidence, and potential negative impacts on financial stability.
15 million Americans still have medical bills on credit reports
Around 15 million Americans grapple with medical debt on credit reports, but improvements have been seen, particularly among older age groups.
Medical Debt May Be Removed From Credit Reports
Medical bills may soon be banned from credit reports to prevent coercion and inaccuracy in lending decisions.
ABA has significant concerns' with CFPB proposal to ban medical debt from credit reports
ABA opposes CFPB's proposal to ban medical debt from credit reports, citing concerns over authority, evidence, and potential negative impacts on financial stability.
15 million Americans still have medical bills on credit reports
Around 15 million Americans grapple with medical debt on credit reports, but improvements have been seen, particularly among older age groups.
Medical Debt May Be Removed From Credit Reports
Medical bills may soon be banned from credit reports to prevent coercion and inaccuracy in lending decisions.
California county requires hospitals to report patient medical debt, as a way to reduce bills
Medical debt in L.A. County disproportionately affects low-income and minority communities, leading to ripple effects like food insecurity and limited access to future care.
Northwell Health Expands Financial Assistance For Patients
Uninsured/under-insured NYers now eligible for free/discounted care at Northwell Health facilities.
L.A. County Aims to Eliminate Medical Debt for 150,000 Residents
L.A. County plans to forgive medical debt of its poorest residents, aiming to alleviate financial burdens and ensure access to necessary care.
Los Angeles County Approves Medical Debt Relief for Thousands of Residents
LA County supervisors voted to buy and forgive medical debt, partnering with Undue Medical Debt, aiming to alleviate financial burdens on residents living in poverty.
California county requires hospitals to report patient medical debt, as a way to reduce bills
Medical debt in L.A. County disproportionately affects low-income and minority communities, leading to ripple effects like food insecurity and limited access to future care.
Northwell Health Expands Financial Assistance For Patients
Uninsured/under-insured NYers now eligible for free/discounted care at Northwell Health facilities.
L.A. County Aims to Eliminate Medical Debt for 150,000 Residents
L.A. County plans to forgive medical debt of its poorest residents, aiming to alleviate financial burdens and ensure access to necessary care.
Los Angeles County Approves Medical Debt Relief for Thousands of Residents
LA County supervisors voted to buy and forgive medical debt, partnering with Undue Medical Debt, aiming to alleviate financial burdens on residents living in poverty.
Local Governments Are Pledging to Cancel Medical Debt for Residents
New York City has pledged to pay down $2 billion worth of residents' medical debt, following the lead of Cook County, Illinois, which became the first local government to partner with RIP Medical Debt to alleviate its residents' debt.
RIP Medical Debt's model involves buying up unpaid hospital bills at a small fraction of the original value and forgiving them, effectively erasing the debt for patients.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams announces $2B medical debt bailout for up to 500K residents
New York City will spend $18 million to pay off medical debt owed by up to 500,000 residents.
The program is estimated to erase over $2 billion of medical debt, making it the largest municipal initiative of its kind in the country.
City to Relieve Over $2 Billion in Medical Debt
New York City will wipe out over $2 billion in medical debt for hundreds of thousands of working-class citizens.
Up to half a million New Yorkers will see their medical debt relieved thanks to the program, the largest municipal initiative of its kind in the country.
New York City plans to wipe out $2 billion in medical debt for 500,000 residents
New York City plans to wipe out over $2 billion in medical debt for up to 500,000 residents.
The city is partnering with RIP Medical Debt to buy the debt in bulk and forgive the amounts for people with low incomes or financial hardships.
New York City looks to clear $2 billion in unpaid medical bills for 500,000
New York City will purchase and erase millions of dollars of medical debt for up to 500,000 residents
The program is aimed at low-income New Yorkers with medical bills at least 5% of their annual household income
Local Governments Are Pledging to Cancel Medical Debt for Residents
New York City has pledged to pay down $2 billion worth of residents' medical debt, following the lead of Cook County, Illinois, which became the first local government to partner with RIP Medical Debt to alleviate its residents' debt.
RIP Medical Debt's model involves buying up unpaid hospital bills at a small fraction of the original value and forgiving them, effectively erasing the debt for patients.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams announces $2B medical debt bailout for up to 500K residents
New York City will spend $18 million to pay off medical debt owed by up to 500,000 residents.
The program is estimated to erase over $2 billion of medical debt, making it the largest municipal initiative of its kind in the country.
City to Relieve Over $2 Billion in Medical Debt
New York City will wipe out over $2 billion in medical debt for hundreds of thousands of working-class citizens.
Up to half a million New Yorkers will see their medical debt relieved thanks to the program, the largest municipal initiative of its kind in the country.
New York City plans to wipe out $2 billion in medical debt for 500,000 residents
New York City plans to wipe out over $2 billion in medical debt for up to 500,000 residents.
The city is partnering with RIP Medical Debt to buy the debt in bulk and forgive the amounts for people with low incomes or financial hardships.
New York City looks to clear $2 billion in unpaid medical bills for 500,000
New York City will purchase and erase millions of dollars of medical debt for up to 500,000 residents
The program is aimed at low-income New Yorkers with medical bills at least 5% of their annual household income
NYC joins a growing wave of local governments erasing residents' medical debt
Cook County in Illinois was the first local government to partner with RIP Medical Debt, using federal pandemic rescue funds to relieve residents' medical debt.
RIP Medical Debt buys unpaid hospital bills at a fraction of the original value and forgives the debt, alleviating the financial burden for patients.
In Speech, New Jersey Governor Backs Phonics and Medical Debt Relief
Gov. Philip D. Murphy of New Jersey supports proposals for affordable housing and reducing out-of-pocket expenses for abortions.
The governor also expressed support for using phonics to teach reading and easing medical debt.
New York joins Colorado in banning medical debt from consumer credit scores
New York becomes the second U.S. state to protect credit scores from unpaid medical bills.
The new law aims to prevent individuals from having their credit ruined by medical debt.
Biden administration to bar medical debt from credit reports
Medical debt proposed to be removed from credit reports to alleviate financial burden on millions of Americans.