OPINION: 'You might believe that your family is economically secure, but an unexpected diagnosis with a chronic disease or a sudden medical emergency can cost you tens of thousands of dollars out-of-pocket — even if you have insurance — and…
Too many Arizona families suffer because of emergency medical debt or predatory debt collection practices. I should know — my own family is one of them.
People are also reading… You might believe that your family is economically secure, but an unexpected diagnosis with a chronic disease or a sudden medical emergency can cost you tens of thousands of dollars out-of-pocket — even if you have insurance — and predatory debt collectors will take everything from you to pay for it.
Prop 209 also increases the value of household goods protected from creditors to $15,000, protects a vehicle worth up to $15,000, and protects up to $5,000 held in a bank account. The measure also would annually adjust these amounts for inflation and adds protection against wage garnishment. The Predatory Debt Collection Protection Act is a commonsense policy designed to fix a broken medical debt system — and helps anyone who may one day need care more expensive than they can afford.
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