1 in 3 Americans with health insurance have medical debt, survey finds
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
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Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
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.
A 15-year-old Detroit boy is charged with the robbery and murder of a 14-year-old boy on the city's west side.
The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office will make an announcement on Wednesday afternoon about the investigation into the stabbing of a Chipotle employee in downtown Detroit.
U.S. News & World Report has released its 2027 Best National Universities rankings, and some of Michigan's largest schools have dropped in the rankings since last year.
A pedestrian was fatally injured in a traffic crash early Wednesday in Macomb County.
Lansing police say they shot and killed an armed suspect after a confrontation early Wednesday in a residential neighborhood.
The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office will make an announcement on Wednesday afternoon about the investigation into the stabbing of a Chipotle employee in downtown Detroit.
At least one person is seriously injured after a motorcycle crash early Wednesday on I-696, Michigan State Police said.
School board members discussed a potential new policy that would ban transgender women from women's sports and locker rooms.
Lansing police say they shot and killed an armed suspect after a confrontation early Wednesday in a residential neighborhood.
A 13-year-old boy who was previously arrested twice in connection with a string of car thefts targeting Oakland County businesses has been arrested again for the same crime.
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
If you're looking for sunshine in Metro Detroit, Friday is the day to seek it out.
Stevie Wonder's shows at the Fox Theatre sold out, with some tickets listed for thousands of dollars. That's raising questions about what Michigan's "Taylor Swift" ticket law actually protects fans from.
The list of 50 restaurants is made from a team of 16 scouters who travel the country and try food at all kinds of places, according to the NYT.
Here's everything you need to know to be ready to vote in Michigan for the 2026 midterm election.
Some Trump-aligned candidates are calling for an end to the Iran war, even as Trump stands by his Iran strategy and has suggested escalation is possible.
Raising payroll taxes enough to stabilize Social Security could add thousands of dollars in annual costs, according to one analysis.
The nonprofit Green Oceans asked the Coast Guard to reopen an investigation that had classified the F/V Mistress as lost.
As rates climb, more buyers are seeking riskier adjustable-rate mortgages, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
More than 100 volunteers gathered on Monday to distribute fresh food and Alzheimer's education resources to seniors in Oakland County in recognition of World Alzheimer's Day.
Thursday marks one year since Michigan Medicine ended gender-affirming care for young patients
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
The school immunization waiver rate climbed to 7.1% last year from 6.2% in 2024, the fifth straight year of decline and the highest exemption rate since 2010. Michigan is now outpacing the national average.
The standardbred-Friesian mare is currently undergoing treatment and is believed to be unvaccinated, according to state officials.
School board members discussed a potential new policy that would ban transgender women from women's sports and locker rooms.
CJ Abrams hit a tiebreaking two-run homer and added a solo shot to give the Washington Nationals a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.
The Detroit Red Wings will likely extend their playoff drought to 11 seasons, putting their dismal run behind only one in NHL history.
River Ryan was outstanding in his Detroit debut, and the Tigers hit three home runs to rout the Washington Nationals 9-2, one day after being eliminated from the American League playoff race.
The Detroit Tigers and Fifth Third announced on Monday that Comerica Park will be renamed Fifth Third Park beginning with the 2027 season.
The signature event was launched 19 years ago by the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition and the Detroit Free Press.
At the top of the list is the open U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
OneRepublic guitarist Zach Filkins opened Filkins Vineyards in Coloma, Michigan, in 2024.
One person has died after a fatal Wednesday morning crash in Clinton Township.
A man was shot and killed by Lansing police after authorities responded to a neighborhood for a report of an armed man banging on doors and windows.
The National Retail Federation estimates that Halloween spending this year will reach over $13.5B, which, when adjusted for inflation, is similar to last year's spending $13.1B.
At least one person died as a result of a crash on Gratiot Avenue and Easy Street in Clinton Township. Police have reopened the road.