Wayne County is making big moves. The county executive, Warren Evans, recently shared his vision for the future. He highlighted some impressive achievements and laid out plans for even more progress. The focus is on making life better for everyone in the county. The county has been on a roll. For the past ten years, they've managed to balance their budgets. Thi...
Starting soon, Americans won't have to worry about medical bills hurting their credit scores. The Biden administration is updating the rules so that medical debt can't be included in credit reports. This change will help about 15 million people by removing around $49 billion in medical bills from their credit records. Rohit Chopra, the director of the Consumer Finan...
Ever thought about how unfair it is that medical bills can ruin your chances of getting a mortgage or a car loan? The Biden administration has just made a big change to fix that. They've banned unpaid medical bills from showing up on your credit report. This is huge! It means around 15 million Americans will have $49 billion in medical debt wiped off their credit rep...
Being middle-class and insured doesn't shield you from the shock of medical bills after childbirth. Jessica, who gave birth at Hospital Sisters Health System, faced this reality. The hospital said they can't discuss individual cases but are committed to fair billing. After NBC News contacted SIU Medicine, Jessica's bills were reduced by $3, 700. SIU Medicine explaine...
Jessica and Jimmy Hurley were thrilled to welcome their premature twins, Perry and Kinser, into the world. But the joy was short-lived as the medical bills started piling up. Their insurance wasn't covering everything, and they found themselves drowning in debt. The couple was shocked to discover that even with insurance, childbirth can be incredibly expensive. They ...
In a surprising turn of events, Atrium Health, a North Carolina-based hospital system, has announced that it will cancel and forgive medical debts of over 11,500 people. This decision comes after a recent NBC News report highlighted the company's aggressive pursuit of patients' debts, including placing liens on their homes. The move marks a significant shift in the c...
In a recent conversation with a panel of Black journalists, Vice President Kamala Harris addressed a range of pressing issues, from the ongoing conflict in Gaza to the bomb threats targeting Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio. Harris's words were laced with emotion and conviction, as she called out the hateful rhetoric and anti-immigrant sentiment that has plagu...
Medical debt has become a constant companion for many Americans, with 18% of the population struggling to pay off their bills. The situation is particularly dire in the southeastern states, where hospitals have merged, leading to increased costs and reduced competition. In North Carolina, where Terry Belk resides, 13% of the population carries medical debt, with resi...