Many medical procedures cannot be avoided. When Tennessee residents must undergo surgeries or other treatments to save their lives and maintain their health, they may not have money saved to take care of the bills they will later receive. This can cause patients to...
Medical Debt
Protecting financial health when medical debt becomes a problem
Each day presents new opportunities and experiences for the residents of Chattanooga. While many individuals may embrace the positive events that happen in their lives, they may also fear the repercussions that accompany the negative happenings that afflict them and...
Out of network medical care can lead to exorbitant medical bills
Tennessee residents who have health insurance may be familiar with the concept of "in-network providers." If a doctor, hospital, or medical office is in-network, then that provider has a contractual relationship with the patient's insurance carrier. Insurance...
Relief for debtors of any age
Last week's post on the challenges young people face to pay off their medical debt is a good reminder to readers of this Tennessee bankruptcy and debt relief blog that financial hardship is a problem that anyone can experience. It is a mistake to believe that debt is...
Young adults slammed by crippling medical debt
Different generations have been assigned different names to differentiate them from one another. For example, Tennessee residents who were born in the two decades following World War II may be considered Baby Boomers, while individuals born during the Civil Rights Era...
What events could trigger medical debt to get out of control?
When it comes to a person's health and well-being, few things matter more than keeping it in good standing. Health can take a turn in a hurry, whether from an accident injury, a sudden onset and diagnosis of a disease or other medical issue that needs attention. When...
Study shows correlation between health and debt
There is a lot of attention put on the mantra of being healthy and living a healthy lifestyle. But beyond your health, how else could a person's life be impacted due to a healthy or unhealthy lifestyle? According to a new study, health and debt are negatively...
Statute of limitations to collect Tennessee medical bills?
The costs of medical care continue to rise in Tennessee and around the country. Although the rate of this rise in costs has decreased since the adoption of certain federal laws in the last decade, being treated for an injury or illness, especially a serious or chronic...
Prescription drug costs: a source of medical debt?
Many younger Tennesseans may not think much about the price of prescription drugs, but older Tennesseans know better; they are well aware of just how expensive a few pills can be. It's not unheard of for people to use thousands of dollars worth of prescription drugs...