Senate Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Michiganders Burdened by Medical Debt 

Bills would safeguard 700,000 Michiganders weighed down by medical expenses through new guidelines for hospitals, debt collection practices    LANSING, Mich. (March 11, 2026) — Medical debt is the number one cause of bankruptcy for Michiganders and people across the country, an alarming statistic that underscores the need for swift, strategic action. To tackle this growing issue head-on and provide support for those struggling with medical expenses, today, the Michigan Senate passed a suite of comprehensive, bipartisan legislation championed by Sens. Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing) and…

Debt Settlement’s Legal Loophole |

Debt settlement companies technically aren’t allowed to charge fees until after lowering a consumer’s debt. But a loophole in the Telemarketing Sales Rule — and a mish-mash of federal and state laws — allows predatory firms the opportunity for exploitation. A growing corner of the $23 billion debt relief industry has used a workaround regulators…

How debt relief companies scam people seeking help

Debt settlement companies technically aren’t allowed to charge fees until after lowering a consumer’s debt. But a loophole in the Telemarketing Sales Rule — and a mish-mash of federal and state laws — allows predatory firms the opportunity for exploitation. A growing corner of the $23 billion debt relief industry has used a workaround regulators…

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