medical debt
Americans Crushed by Medical Debt Might Finally a Catch Break
Credit-reporting giants like Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion are set to to wipe already-paid-off medical debt that can linger on credit reports for years.
Toilet Paper-Themed NFTs Wipe $7M in Medical Debt, People Mad Anyway
RIP Medical Debt used an ether donation to abolish the medical debt of more than 5,000 people.
Here’s How Much Money Normal TikTok Users Really Make From the Creator Fund
Some users are even trying to crowdfund their debts because they see others trying to do the same.
This Group Frees People From the Prison of Medical Debt, One at a Time
RIP Medical Debt has forgiven nearly $1.4 billion worth of debt, which is simultaneously a lot and not nearly enough.
You'd Think Falling 15 Feet at Work Would Entitle You to Workers' Comp
An exotic dancer who fractured her jaw and broke multiple teeth at XTC Cabaret had to crowdfund her medical bills thanks to her status as an independent contractor.
Patients Try to Fight Medical Bills by Striking This Clause in Contracts
The New York Times reports the move is a legal gray area, but experts say it may hold up in court.
I Went on a Hike That Landed Me With $33,000 in Medical Debt
A few weeks after losing her job at a Utah prison, Bee went on a hike with her husband. One missed step led to a mountain of medical debt that changed her life forever.
Hey, Insurers and Employers: Put Up or Shut Up About Mental Health Support
While there’s been a cultural push to put mental health on the same tier of importance as physical health, that support isn’t reflected in insurance coverage.
'I Lost Everything': The Obscene Cost of Being a Woman with a Chronic Health Problem
Medical debt hounds some people more than others.
How Unpaid Medical Bills Can Mess Up Your Credit Score
While medical bills are a leading source of bankruptcy in the US, a far more common problem is the widespread damage they do to people’s credit.