State representatives spearhead plan to relieve medical debt burden for Michigan families
Bohnak, Frisbie and Schmalz introduce solution to tackle medical debt crisis
State Reps. Karl Bohnak, Steve Frisbie and Kathy Schmaltz today introduced a comprehensive plan to help Michigan families struggling under the growing weight of medical debt, ensuring greater transparency, fairness and protection for patients across the state.
House Bills 6071-6073 would establish new standards for hospital financial assistance, strengthen oversight and accountability, and shield patients from long-term financial harm tied to medical bills.
“Too many Michigan families are one unexpected illness away from financial hardship,” said Schmaltz,…