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Are there any programs that help with Medical debt?

in Collections

I have no health insurance and have about 50,000 in medical debt from kidney problems over the last year. Are there any programs that will help?

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Should you take a settlement offer on medical debt?

in Collections

I just reviewed my credit report and noticed that there are two medical bills on my report. The agency that currently has my account has offered me a settlement and is sending me a statement in the mail. I am in the process of trying to

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Besides the FTC, who can you report consumer harassment to for a disputed medical debt?

in Collections, Medical Debt

Medical debt should be covered by insurance and is currently under investigation with medical facility. In the meantime, debt was purchased by a collection agency who now is calling repeatedly demanding payment. I’ve disputed with credit bureaus and with collection agency, but they are now threatening legal action. What else can I do?

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How can i get rid of medical debt?

in Collections, Medical Debt

I just paid about $10,000 of my debt off a few months ago and i have about $3,000 left to pay in medical debt (which is in collection). I just lost my job and i was wondering if i can apply for a government program that will help me to get rid of just the [...]

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Can you get a mortgage if you have medical debt?

in Collections, Medical Debt

We recently accumulated $45,000 in medical debt and we were planning on buying a house. We can afford to pay the bills and a mortgage, but I am worried we won’t be able to get pre-approved for a loan now.

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Should I pay off my medical debt or file bankruptcy?

in Collections, Medical Debt

I do not have any credit cards but have about 12k worth of medical debt, most of which is in collections – I did not have insurance and was not eligible for assistance. Now a new friend has offered to help me either file bankruptcy or pay off my

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