Medical bills sent to collections … is ignoring it a bad idea?

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@Ember
Thanks for clearing that up!

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Kim said:
@Ember
Do you have a source for the $1000 threshold?

Here’s the source I used: YouTube Link.

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Ignoring medical debt isn’t wise. Hospitals may sue, and unpaid bills can lead to credit issues. Keep contacting your insurance to resolve the issue and ask the hospital for financial aid options.

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I’ve seen employees at my company have their wages garnished for unpaid medical debt. Don’t let it get that far—it’s a headache you don’t need.

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Merrick said:
I’ve seen employees at my company have their wages garnished for unpaid medical debt. Don’t let it get that far—it’s a headache you don’t need.

Garnishment only happens after court judgments, which take time. Still, ignoring debt can lead to bigger issues down the road.

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@Kiran
Exactly. Ignoring it just makes things worse in the long run.