The biggest expenses Indianapolis residents and their counterparts across the country have are related to healthcare. Indianapolis residents struggling with medical expenses are not alone. According to one poll, 15% of people will not be able to repay their medical...
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Why is medical debt considered an unsecured debt?
Medical debt is a problem for many Indiana residents. It can come out of nowhere – an otherwise healthy Indianapolis resident may suffer an accident or sudden illness and find themselves hospitalized for days or even weeks. When they emerge from their ailment they may...
Local Indiana nonprofit helps Hoosiers with medical debt
When the health crisis hit last spring and Indiana shut down, some local healthcare providers decided to take action to help their fellow Hoosiers manage financially crippling medical debt. Dr.’s Jeffrey and Leigh Meltzer, who have overseen thousands of deliveries of...
There are steps Hoosiers can take to get medical debt relief
A significant illness and injury can leave an Indianapolis resident in unexpected and hefty medical debt. Even when a person has what seems like good health insurance, she may still be personally responsible for thousands of dollars before hitting and out-of-pocket...
What are you doing to handle your medical debt?
Even with health insurance, a single medical bill can quickly drive you and your finances into the ground. The stress and anxiety of bill collectors calling and looming debt have you losing sleep and feeling depressed. How do you find lasting relief? AARP notes a few...
What are Indiana lawmakers doing about surprise medical bills?
Have you ever received a medical bill that was greater than you expected? If so, you may be the victim of a surprise medical bill. These occur when you need a treatment or test that is not available in your network, or you receive treatment at an in-network facility...
How can I prevent medical debt from accumulating?
Even people with health insurance find themselves faced with massive medical bills. Some treatments won't be covered by your insurance, especially if you have a chronic or life-threatening illness. While you can't always avoid expensive medical treatments,...
Could I owe less than the reported medical debt?
The state of medical care in Indiana matches that of the rest of the country. It is too expensive, and costs only seem to rise. With no real solution coming from the federal government, it is up to you to take control of your medical debt. This requires some work on...
How can I reduce my medical debt quickly?
There is no hiding the fact that medical care is incredibly expensive these days. It does not matter if you seek care in Indiana or another state, you will be paying top dollar for anything you have done. This makes it simple to get into medical debt fast. Just having...
What can you do to avoid getting into medical debt?
It's well-known that in this country, medical debt is one of the leading causes of bankruptcy. Recently, we discussed ways to eliminate, or at least pay down, your medical debt. However, it's best to avoid getting into medical debt at all. Large medical bills may be...
