Can you be sued by a debt collector for unpaid medical bills?

Medical bills can quickly spiral, so you need to understand your legal exposure if the debt goes to collections.

Ohio law could change over medical debt collection as hospital sues thousands of patients

Video Quality Speed 00:00 00:16 Medical Debt Collection Ohio State Representative Michele Grim (D-Toledo) introduced HB 257, ...
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7 Signs You're Being Sold a Debt Relief Scam (And 5 Programs You Can Trust)

Learn the warning signs of debt relief scams and reliable programs to get back on track. By recognizing the warning signs, ...
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A major debt collector sued an Arizona woman over a debt she said she did not owe. She fought back.

PHOENIX — Anne Munoz thought something was wrong the moment she was served a lawsuit. “When you come after me wrongfully, I'm going to make as much noise as possible, and that's what I've done,” Munoz ...

Do debt collectors eventually give up? What delinquent borrowers should know

Debt collectors have limits, but ignoring them isn't a solid strategy. Here's what happens when debt goes unpaid.

'100 Calls in 90 Days': Bank Hit With Nearly $40K Penalty Over Aggressive Debt-Collection Tactics

Consumer Protection BC ordered Scotiabank to pay nearly $40,000 after finding the bank harassed a Vancouver customer with ...

How serious is medical debt?

Consider debt relief: For borrowers facing multiple medical balances — or a mix of medical and credit card debt — debt relief ...
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Pew: More Minnesotans facing medical debt lawsuits

MINNEAPOLIS — Concerns about medical debt filled the Minnesota State Capitol in 2024, as advocates helped rally support for a series of protections known as "The Debt Fairness Act," but that political ...
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The number of debt collection cases in Alaska state courts is soaring, following national trends

A sign directs visitors to either the Nesbett Courthouse or Boney Courthouse in downtown Anchorage on August 31, 2022. Every morning, Alaska’s court system publishes an updated list of new civil ...
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Case Dismissed: A major debt collector sued an Arizona woman over a debt she said she did not owe. She fought back.

PHOENIX — Anne Munoz thought something was wrong the moment she was served a lawsuit. “When you come after me wrongfully, I'm going to make as much noise as possible, and that's what I've done,” Munoz ...
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A major debt collector sued a woman over a debt she said she did not owe. She fought back.

PHOENIX — Anne Munoz thought something was wrong the moment she was served a lawsuit. “When you come after me wrongfully, I'm going to make as much noise as possible, and that's what I've done,” Munoz ...