There is a myth floating around that you can’t file bankruptcy on your medical bills. Nothing is further from the truth. In fact, a study published in the June issue of the American Journal of Medicine reports that 62% of bankruptcy cases involve medical debt, a 50% increase in medical bankruptcies. Most people were middle class and 78% had health insurance. With the high cost of medical care and less and less health insurance benefits, most Americans are one illness or accident away from financial distress or ruin because of medical bills. Bankruptcy help is still available for medical bills.
Yes, You Can File Bankruptcy on Medical Bills
Posted on June 16, 2009 Written by
About Jill MichauxJill Michaux is a Kansas bankruptcy attorney with Neis Michaux Law Office. She and her partner, Mark Neis, are Topeka's only consumer bankruptcy law specialists. They are board certified by the American Board of Certification.
