The bill will cap total medical loans at $200,000 — far below the more than $300,000 median cost of attending medical school.

Medical debt is a growing problem for Rhode Islanders. Relief may come from new laws and a debt forgiveness program.

There are a few programs and policies that make medical debt relief more accessible now. Here's who could qualify.

I f you're trying (and failing) to fit both your mounting medical bills and compounding credit card balances into your budget, you're certainly not alone. Finances are tight for a ...

Over one-quarter of Americans are burdened by medical debt, but with practical steps, you can manage or reduce your medical ...

Three of the country’s largest credit reporting agencies are removing nearly 70% of medical debt from consumer credit reports, the companies announced in a joint statement Friday.

Despite recent efforts toward medical debt reform, many Americans still deal with piles of medical bills. A 2024 analysis from Peterson-KFF shows that about 20 million adults — nearly one in 12 ...

Bills can add up fast when you're dealing with a health crisis. And if you can't pay them, they can wreak havoc on your finances. Here's how to stay out of medical debt — or make it go away.

More than half of Americans have incurred medical debt in the past — including 27% who still have it, according to a new LendingTree survey.

Washington residents may see their credit scores improve this year following new legislation that removes medical debt from ...