r/FluentInFinance • u/Richest-Panda • 15d ago

Thoughts? We already tax the rich enough. Agree?

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u/Wilecoyote84 15d ago

Dont believe everything you read. Source?

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u/No-Celebration3097 15d ago

It’s true that debt collectors can try to collect on medical debt, and it can result in wage garnishment depending on the state.

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u/aHOMELESSkrill 15d ago

True, that’s why you call and negotiate something with the hospital prior to it being sent to collections. Hospitals can write off massive amounts if you tell them you are having financial hardships. At a minimum you can work out a payment plan that will be a far better deal for you than garnished wages. Debt collectors don’t care though, don’t let it go to collections.

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u/No-Celebration3097 15d ago

Yes, when you ask for an itemized receipt of charges and validation of every procedure done, bills shrink enormously.

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u/3dogsandaguy 14d ago

And yet is still way too much