Unpaid medical bills can linger, but you have options that can help ease, reduce or even eliminate what you owe.

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

Charities that help people pay for care say demand is way up. That’s before scheduled Medicaid and Obamacare cuts take effect.

Unpaid medical bills can cause stress and worry. A person may be unaware of the right questions to ask regarding payment. However, various forms of financial assistance can help. Medical billing ...

Navigating medical debt, however big or small, can be a challenging process. Copays and deductibles vary by provider, as do fees from hospitals, private practices and urgent care centers. National ...

Learn more about Dollar For, a nonprofit that helps people apply for hospital financial assistance reduce their medical bills ...

The bill would prohibit medical debt from appearing on credit reports, ban wage garnishment and cap interest at 3%, down from ...

The Hospital Financial Assistance Act is under consideration to keep bills from negatively affecting patients' credit in ...

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Sierra Freeman has a rare genetic disorder that makes her prone to aneurysms and has sent her to the hospital ...

Medical bills that may range from hundreds to thousands of dollars can be stressful and frightening. Debt, especially from events you can’t control, can create an even wider range of emotions. It’s ...

A proposal advancing in the legislature would require California hospitals to pre-screen patients for charity care before sending out medical bills. This story was originally published by CalMatters.