Michigan wipes out $74 million in medical debt for 71,000 residents
On Monday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the state's second round of medical debt forgiveness.
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On Monday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the state's second round of medical debt forgiveness.
Oakland County officials say medical debt impacts approximately 114,000 county residents.
For many Michiganders, one bill can often lead to a spiral into serious debt.
A State of Michigan partnership with Undue Medical Debt will eliminate outstanding medical bills for thousands.
The ruling targets a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule that would have removed medical debt from 15 million credit reports.
According to tax data from the Henry Ford Health system, the organization collected over $16 million from patients who were eligible for community benefits in 2022.
$36 million worth of medical debt in Wayne and Oakland Counties will not affect resident's credit scores under a new federal rule.
Unpaid medical bills will no longer appear on credit reports under a final rule announced by the Biden administration.
Wayne County is erasing $27 million in medical debt for more than 46,000 county residents.
Health care hasn't figured prominently on the campaign trail this fall. These voters wish it would.
Wayne County commissioners will consider a plan on Thursday that may erase medical debt for more than 300,000 residents.
Thousands of residents in Oakland County could have their medical debt erased under a new program using federal funding, officials announced Thursday.
The White House said the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will develop new regulations that would prevent unpaid medical bills from being counted on credit reports.
A series of new federal consumer protections could have your credit score going up if it's been lowered because of medical debt. Laws created by the Biden Administration are leading to changes aimed at positively impacting your credit score.
Michigan Department of Natural Resources officers rescued four people during high winds and rough water on Wednesday on Lake Huron.
Explosions were heard near a U.S. base in Iraq, and Iran said it targeted Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait as the 21-week war intensifies.
A suspect was taken into custody after a shooting at a Dearborn Walmart on Thursday, injuring one person.
We are just hours away from Canada holding its own event to celebrate the Gordie Howe International Bridge on Friday, and CBS News Detroit spoke with Canadian residents about how they're feeling leading up to the ceremony.
James Outman hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning, Dillon Dingler had a tiebreaking double in the eighth and the surging Detroit Tigers held on to beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Thursday night.
We are just hours away from Canada holding its own event to celebrate the Gordie Howe International Bridge on Friday, and CBS News Detroit spoke with Canadian residents about how they're feeling leading up to the ceremony.
A suspect was taken into custody after a shooting at a Dearborn Walmart on Thursday, injuring one person.
The wildfire smoke that blanketed part of the U.S. for days resulted in $4 billion in economic losses in Michigan alone, a study says.
Michigan Department of Natural Resources officers rescued four people during high winds and rough water on Wednesday on Lake Huron.
Explosions were heard near a U.S. base in Iraq, and Iran said it targeted Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait as the 21-week war intensifies.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
A major weekend in Ann Arbor as fans gear up to see country music star Morgan Wallen take over the University of Michigan Big House stadium on Friday and Saturday.
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Concerns surrounding air quality are prompting event organizers across Metro Detroit to make adjustments to their festivities or cancel altogether.
The few who aren't open for business on Thursday say it's out of concern for their employees' health and to protect their art.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
James Outman hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning, Dillon Dingler had a tiebreaking double in the eighth and the surging Detroit Tigers held on to beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Thursday night.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
Federal health officials said they've identified a new outbreak of the cyclospora parasite, but the source hasn't been specified.
The Secret Service said a member of Vice President JD Vance's detail is under investigation for "compromising operational and information security."
The House on Thursday voted to direct President Trump to end the war with Iran, after four Republicans joined Democrats to rebuke the president over his handling of the conflict.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has topped 7,600 as health officials continue to track a parasite that can cause diarrhea and nausea.
What started as a routine trip to Taco Bell has turned into a nearly two-week hospital stay for Southfield resident Ella-Salone Jones. She shares her story amid a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak.
A generic version of the allergy medication Zyrtec is under recall across the U.S. over cross-contamination concerns.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan has topped 7,100 as health officials continue to track a parasite that can cause diarrhea and nausea.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan continues to grow in the hundreds each day as health officials track a parasite that can cause diarrhea and nausea after contaminated food is eaten.
James Outman hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning, Dillon Dingler had a tiebreaking double in the eighth and the surging Detroit Tigers held on to beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Thursday night.
Patrick Kane, 37, signed a two-year, $16 million contract to return to the Blackhawks on Thursday, according to the team.
For Joseph and Johnathan Rinehart in Clarkston, Michigan, wiffle ball is not just a friendly game; it's an opportunity to bring people together and uplift a local historical church in need.
Chicago collected 11 hits while improving to 23-10 in its last 33 games, bouncing back nicely after losing 8-6 in 10 innings in the series opener on Monday night.
U-M President Domenico Grasso announced Monday that Manuel will leave the role by the end of the year, as a third-party culture review found failures to act on allegations of wrongdoing within the athletic department.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
President Trump says he's considering a "bigger than ever before" attack on Iran. CBS News has this report.
Canadian officials will host their own event today to celebrate the upcoming opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge.
Researchers at University College London concluded that people who experience persistent struggles with money performed worse on cognitive tests during their 50s.
Michigan Humane presents two of the shelter animals in its care that are available for adoption. They are Cornelius the dog and Wishbone the cat.
Good Friday Morning Family!! TGIF! Sunny and warm today, high 81°. Looking at dry conditions with near normal temperatures through Saturday. The heat and humidity build back into the region Sunday-Monday with highs around 90 degrees and heat indices in the low to mid 90s. Watching for isolated strong to severe thunderstorms possible Sunday, with a more organized strong to severe weather threat looking to arrive Monday.