We recently reported how Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio, has dramatically increased the number of lawsuits it has filed against patients over unpaid medical bills.
We found that, in many cases, people lacked basic legal representation.
While every case is different, Signal Ohio spoke with several legal experts who offered general advice about what people can do if they find themselves in this situation. We also compiled some resources they can consult.
Avoiding medical debt
One way to reduce what you owe is finding out if you qualify for financial assistance.
Ohio’s Hospital Care Assurance Program requires hospitals to provide basic, medically necessary care for free to anyone who makes less than