Most emergency rooms have physicians that know how to triage patients. For that reason, it often makes sense to visit one for any life-threatening condition. You even may choose to go to the ER for ailments that are less serious. According to the Centers for Disease...
Medical Debt and Bankruptcy
How may a bankruptcy affect my future medical care?
Unpaid medical debts may result in overwhelming financial hardships. Many Americans file for bankruptcy to find relief from unmanageable medical bills or to avoid losing their homes. As noted by Credit Karma, some bankruptcy petitioners may wish to continue paying...
Medical debt the most common reason for bankruptcy
There is a stigma about filing for bankruptcy that may prevent some people from seeking the relief they need. There is a persistent perception that people bring bankruptcy on themselves by living beyond their means. This is much less common than many people assume....
Does medical debt affect credit score?
Even if you have a good health care plan, a trip to the emergency room may set you back hundreds or thousands of dollars. If you must stay in the hospital or undergo a surgical procedure, you may spend considerably more. When the medical bills arrive, you simply may...
Bankruptcy may provide relief from overwhelming medical debts
Increased health care costs leave many Americans feeling helpless or trapped. As reported by NBC News, 72% of survey respondents revealed their medical bills prevented them from homeownership or starting a family. About half of Americans surveyed are struggling with...
Can bankruptcy discharge medical debt?
Medical emergencies are extremely hard to prepare for. When an injury or illness can appear instantly, victims have very little time to build a savings to pay for the debt. When tens of thousands of dollars of medical debt become a significant obstacle for someone,...
How can I prevent medical debt?
Injuries and illness can strike just about everyone, which is why it is so important to have the right health coverage in place. However, even with health insurance, you might find yourself mired in medical debt. Here are a few ways to prevent accruing debt, even when...
Who is at risk for high medical debt?
There is no denying that the cost of medical care is way too high. One serious illness or injury can put your family in serious financial trouble. This is true even if you have medical insurance. The out-of-pocket costs seem to only be going up. This poses a huge...
How medical debt can affect credit scores
Even the most financially responsible person in Maryland can have difficulty keeping up with obligations when faced with mounting medical debt. According to Consumer Reports, 3 out of every 10 Americans has unpaid medical debt of $500 or more. This type of debt can...
Out-of-network medical bills are worryingly common in Maryland
A recent study conducted by the Health Care Cost Institute reveals that one in five hospital patients in Maryland who received treatment at an in-network medical facility were sent an unexpected bill for out-of-network treatment or services. After analyzing almost...
