Many Texas residents avoid going to the doctor as much as possible due to the high cost of health care. However, there are times when seeking medical attention is unavoidable. When a serious illness or injury strikes, the accompanying medical debt could financially...
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No one should suffer under the weight of medical debt
No one plans to get seriously ill or suffer serious injuries. This makes it nearly impossible to plan for it financially. Many Texas residents think that since they have health insurance that they are covered if something happens. Sadly, many people find out that they...
How to manage the effect medical debt has on a credit score
Americans may face medical debt even with health insurance for a variety of reasons, from high deductibles to uncovered items to billing errors and insurance disputes. Regardless of the reasons for medical debt, Texas residents can face consequences if these...
Why medical debt is a leading cause of bankruptcy
In 2016 alone, the United States saw 770,946 personal bankruptcy filings. Although there are many reasons a person may file for bankruptcy, medical debt continues to be a leading cause of this debt relief option in Texas and across the country. Contrary to...
Strategies for managing medical debt
Many people struggling with medical bills may wonder what their options are for repaying them, especially if those debts are seemingly beyond their means. Medical debt is very common in Texas, and many turn to experts for advice on how to manage the expense....
Medical debt may cause Texas residents to second guess treatment
Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be one of the most frightening experiences of a person's life. As he or she battles through the difficulties such a disease can have, fearing for life is not an unrealistic feeling. On top of these difficulties, expenses relating to...
Members of Generation X struggle with medical debt more than most
Having a medical issue can be a stressful experience. Many Texas residents may wait apprehensively to learn what the exact problem is and how -- or if -- it can be treated. Unfortunately, the stress that comes from these factors is not the only type of stress that can...
Financial struggles can easily stem from medical debt
Facing financial struggles can be a substantial source of stress and unhappiness in Texas residents' lives. Unfortunately, even individuals who believed their financial situations to be relatively put together can face unexpected expenses that leave them wondering how...
Beware your clinic’s medical credit card plan
The cost of everything medical-related, from surgeries to check-ups, can rise to extraordinary heights. Many Texas residents simply can’t afford the healthcare that they need with or without insurance. Although they can’t pay for a procedure, they still...