The bipartisan act would not eliminate the debt but rather provide relief for people who are currently facing medical debt.

Currently in Ohio, if a medical bill goes to collections, patients can face an interest rate of 8% or higher, according to Grim. While the legislation does not forgive medical debt, its sponsors ...

this is exactly how medical debt begins. Across our state, families are being punished not for financial recklessness, but for needing health care.” Currently in Ohio, if a medical bill goes to ...

The legislation comes amid rising concern over the financial toll medical care is taking on Ohio families. In 2021, Ohioans owed at least $220 billion in medical bills, and lawmakers say that ...

Some relief may be coming to Ohioans struggling against medical debt as lawmakers in the Buckeye State are working on ...

MONTPELIER — A new law will wipe away medical debt for Vermonters and clear it from credit scores. Treasurer Mike Pieciak plans to share updates regular updates on the purchase and forgiveness of ...

Several Ohio cities, including Columbus, Cleveland and Toledo, have already implemented programs to forgive medical debt for residents. State lawmakers want to make life easier for Ohioans who ...