New guidelines weaken consumer protections against medical debt
Listen: Medical debt prevents Americans from purchasing a car, getting a loan, etc. New federal guidelines could weaken current consumer protections.
Tag: medical debt
Podcast: The Prescription Drug Playbook, Part 2
In response to the high price of prescription drugs, “An Arm and a Leg” asked listeners to share their strategies for getting the medicine they need at prices they can manage.
A Texas Boy Needed Protection From Measles. The Vaccine Cost $1,400.
Amid the Measles outbreak in Texas, a father wanted to protect his kids. The clinic they went to assured him their insurance would cover the costs.
An Arm and a Leg Podcast: Winning a 2-Year Fight Over a Bogus Medical Bill
Listener Megan spent 2 years fighting a medical bill she knew she didn't owe after a 2022 emergency room visit.
Listen: An Arm and a Leg | medical debt watchdog gets sidelined by Trump Admin
A talk with credit counselor Lara Ceccarelli about how the CFPB has helped clients at the nonprofit where she works, and how she’s navigating the sudden change.
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