On Wednesday, Feb. 11 at the Indiana Statehouse, Hoosiers told their stories about how an unexpected illness cost their loved ones financial stability and called on lawmakers to prevent that burden.

Medical bills are becoming a major financial burden for Americans as they can quickly stack up from doctor visits to labs to procedures. But there are financial options available if you fall behind.

Hoosier medical debt tops $2 billion. A bill offering relief to debtors just passed the Senate and sponsors say it could ...

Under the bill, liens can't be put on people's homes to collect an unpaid medical bill. It also caps how much someone's wages ...

Health Affairs' Rob Lott interviews John Scott of the University of Washington about his recent paper exploring findings on the financial fallout from traumatic injuries, highlighting persistent ...

“Depending on the study you read, 40% of Arkansas adults struggle with medical debt in our state, and that is higher than the ...

Medical debt regulations are shifting dramatically in 2026, with states banning credit reporting and federal rules in limbo. If you’re a healthcare provider, the old collection playbook might soon ...

Legislation promoting charity care and payment plans for Hoosier patients — plus, protecting their paychecks and homes from medical debt collectors — now heads to the House for consideration.

Nearly 500,000 Residents of This State Had More Than $600 Million in Medical Debt Erased ...

Getting served with a lawsuit over unpaid medical bills can be both frustrating and scary, especially when you're already dealing with the aftermath of an illness or injury. It's a real issue millions ...

Lexington allocated $1,000,000 to abolish medical debt with Undue. The first wave erased $12,641,416.24 in debt for 6,484 Lexington residents. Residents will receive letters from Undue; no action, tax ...

CreditNinja reports that about 41% of working-age Americans (72 million) have medical debt, affecting lower-income and minority groups the most.