Colorado Bill Protects Patients from Medical Debt
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Colorado lawmakers propose bill to protect patients from medical debt collectors, aiming to prevent wage garnishments, asset seizures, and home liens. The bill is inspired by real-life stories like Rocio Leals, who faced financial ruin due to unpaid medical bills. UCHealth, the states largest wage garnisher, defends the practice as a last resort after offering payment plans and checking aid eligibility. The Colorado Hospital Association opposes the bill, warning it could harm rural hospitals, but supporters point to other states with similar protections where care continues to be provided. The measure is set to be discussed by the House Health and Human Services Committee this Tuesday.
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