16% of Seniors Carry Medical Debt. A $12,000 Hospital Bill Could Help Someone Qualify for Medicaid Instead of Keeping Them Out

Quick Read An unpaid $12,000 hospital bill can count toward Medicaid’s spend-down threshold, potentially qualifying seniors whose income slightly exceeds the limit. 36 states and D.C. offer spend-down programs, but rules vary widely; Medicaid can also cover costs retroactively up to 3 months before application. Families should show the unpaid bill to a Medicaid eligibility…

Fitch Expects Tabcorp Margins to Rise and Debt to Fall

Fitch Ratings expects Tabcorp Holdings to improve its operating margins and reduce debt over the next two years, citing the Australian wagering group’s established market position, strategy renewal and regulatory changes that have narrowed its cost disadvantage against online competitors. The ratings agency affirmed Tabcorp’s Long-Term Issuer Default Rating at ‘BBB-‘ and maintained a Stable…

HMRC’s debt collector recruitment has brought benefits – it must now focus on using its resources efficiently

When demand rises sharply, organisations have to act quickly. Moving people between teams, changing processes and recruiting staff can help services cope. But as demand eases, the job shifts from managing the immediate surge to dealing with its lasting consequences. HM Revenue and Customs operates on a huge scale. In 2025-26, it collected nearly £1trn…