There's an estimated $195 billion of medical debt in America. But just because a medical bill comes in the mail doesn't mean you have to pay that exact price.

While the CFPB ruling that would remove all medical debt from credit reports was struck down, there are still protections you ...

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 ...

Hospitals or clinics may offer cash-only discounts to people who pay without insurance. But experts warn that health care isn ...

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 ...

Medical debt has become one of the most common and overwhelming forms of debt in the U.S., and for good reason. The rising cost of healthcare has made even the most routine care unaffordable for the ...

A medical student’s DIY project brings “An Arm and a Leg” listeners together with new tools to fight medical debt.

“It’s a hole in the system,” said Caitlin Donovan, a senior director at the Patient Advocate Foundation, a nonprofit that helps patients with serious illnesses cover their medical bills. Case managers ...

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The tool, which aims to help patients enroll in and maintain coverage, comes as healthcare braces for major cuts to the ...