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.

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 ...

By law, any medical debt over $500 that’s delinquent for more than a year is reported to the three credit reporting agencies: Equifax, TransUnion and Experian.

“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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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When I was a medical student in Boston, my father — who lived in California — had a heart attack. He was hospitalized for a few days and received a stent in one of his heart’s arteries. The procedure ...

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 ...

A new bill making its way through the California legislature could change the way hospitals handle medical bills. KPBS health reporter Heidi de Marco spoke with health advocates who say the law could ...

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 ...