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Date: 09/14/2025

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Paying medical bills

There are specific rules about medical debt. Learn more from these resources.

Dealing with hospital bills
Learn what a hospital can do to collect a bill and the rights you have as a patient.
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Unpaid medical bills and Medicaid
Discusses the ability to have Medicaid pay unpaid medical bills from before you applied to Medicaid.
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No Surprises Acts
Learn about the state and federal No Surprises Acts. These laws help prevent certain types of surprise billing for your health care.
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Your rights in a hospital
Learn about your rights as both a patient and a visitor in a hospital. 
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Dealing with medical debt
Explains medical debt and options to lower the cost of care.
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What is COBRA?
Learn about COBRA, a federal law that gives workers and their families who lose their health benefits the right to choose to continue group health benefits provided by their group health plan.
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Medicare Part D drug coverage
Describes the Medicare Part D program, what it covers and how to apply. Anyone enrolled in Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B, or both may also enroll in a Medicare Part D program.
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