House Bill 257 aims to limit the impact of medical debt by capping interest rates at 3%, prohibiting wage garnishment and preventing reporting to credit agencies. While the bill doesn't eliminate ...

So if you're struggling with medical debt, reach out to your healthcare providers, explore assistance programs and consider consulting with a debt relief expert about your options. The path ...

The county’s first wave of medical debt payoffs has started. Beginning May 19, notices will be mailed to nearly 135,000 residents who have had a bill abolished under the relief program.

More than 134,000 Los Angeles County residents will be receiving notices of medical debt relief through a Department of Public Health program. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health ...

But, the envelope carries good news of much needed relief. Los Angeles County Supervisors posed a question: What if instead of collection agencies, the county purchased medical debt? "And what if ...

First, the board approved the debt-relief program in December for residents who are four times (400%) below the federal poverty level or have medical debt that equals 5% or more of their annual ...

In the coming days, more than 134,000 people will get a letter that many people could only dream of: Their debt is being erased. In this case, Los Angeles County will be confirming in a letter ...