Colorado Bill Bans Medical Debt Garnishment
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Colorado lawmakers propose bill to protect residents from medical debt collections, including wage garnishment and home liens. The bill, pushed by Democratic reps Junie Joseph and Javier Mabrey, aims to prevent financial hardships like those faced by Rocio Leal, who still pays off medical bills from her toddlers emergency surgery. UCHealth, a major player in collections, defends its practices, while the Colorado Hospital Association warns of potential hospital closures. The bill heads to the House Health and Human Services Committee, sparking debate on medical debt relief in Colorado.
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