It was an emergency. Your daughter was injured in a car accident and had to be rushed to the hospital. She was bloodied and bruised, broke her leg, and is now on the road to recovery. Nevertheless, it was a shock that no parent wants to experience.Weeks later, a...
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Exploring one’s options when medical bills prove intimidating
With the high costs involved in seeking medical care, it may take little more than one sudden and unexpected trip to the hospital for an individual in Oregon to become encumbered with debt. Those who experience such emergencies may feel they are left with few options,...
Avoid using credit card to pay medical bills
It’s simply not a good idea to use your credit card to pay for medical costs, especially now that a more consumer-friendly law was implemented nationwide last fall. Many Americans are smothered in credit card debt and others face mounting medical debt due to a...
One trip to the hospital could result in substantial medical debt
While some individuals in Oregon may put off seeking medical attention due to the high costs of treatment, in some cases, a trip to the hospital may be unavoidable. In addition, avoiding care due to the possible financial ramifications may only cause a condition to...
Medical debt remains a constant concern for many in Oregon
A medical emergency can occur at any moment and could have a substantial impact on a person's health. When experiencing such an event, it may be necessary for a person in Oregon to seek treatment as soon as possible. Unfortunately, the extensive costs of treatment...
Medical bills remain a concern for those approaching retirement
For individuals in Oregon and elsewhere who are closing in on retirement age, having a plan in place for the future may be essential. However, planning for certain events, such as a medical emergency, could prove exceedingly challenging. Medical bills continue to be...
Seeking guidance when medical debt poses a threat to retirement
Many individuals in Oregon and elsewhere spend a great deal of time planning and saving for the golden years. While one might not wish to let anything stand in the way of a preferred retirement age, with the high costs of treatment, one medical emergency could pose a...
Pursuing relief when medical debt creates financial hardships
In a time when many individuals in Oregon and elsewhere are living from paycheck to paycheck, the prospect of an emergency can be financially daunting. Unfortunately, a similar circumstance can happen at any given moment, potentially leaving a person with extensive...
Reforms in report of medical debt beneficial to some, not all
With the extensive costs of health care treatment, many individuals in Oregon and elsewhere have experienced the strain of financial difficulties following a medical emergency. Significant amounts of medical debt can be a heavy burden, leaving many in need of relief....
CFPB complaints indicate Oregon medical debt harassment
Medical debt is a common problem for people in Oregon, and you may be one of many that has to budget a chunk of your income toward a monthly payment for services over and above what you pay for health insurance coverage. Even if you are working to pay off a bill, you...
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