Medical billing news: new state and federal laws, charity care rule changes, hospital settlements, enforcement actions and patient refund programs.
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Illinois hospitals will lose the right to file liens on patients' homes starting January 1, 2027, but the law only covers primary residences and…
October 4, 2026
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Maine's medical debt law bans wage garnishment and home liens starting July 2026, but leaves vacation homes and other tactics unprotected.
October 4, 2026
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Indiana hospitals that fail to post required pricing online cannot collect medical debt for services provided during noncompliance.
October 4, 2026
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Delaware requires hospitals to offer free care to patients earning up to 300% of poverty level starting January 1, 2027—the highest threshold in the…
October 2, 2026
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Pennsylvania's settlement ensures WVU Health maintains charity care access and protects insurance choice at five acquired hospitals through 2031.
October 2, 2026
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New Louisiana law caps interest at 3% on medical debt from necessary care—but protections apply only to debt incurred after June 9, 2026.
October 2, 2026
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D.C. bans medical debt credit reporting for all patients starting October 1, 2026, but wage garnishment and lien protections depend on income level and…
September 30, 2026
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Learn if you qualify for free hospital care in Washington and how new state rules strengthen eligibility screening and documentation.
September 29, 2026
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Missouri hospitals must stop collecting bills and refund payments if they're noncompliant with federal price transparency rules.
September 29, 2026
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WakeMed charity care nearly doubled and collection tactics were banned, but price caps aren't binding and regulatory approval is still pending.
September 28, 2026
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Georgetown proposes capping hospital prices and creating fair billing standards to reduce medical debt for 161 million Americans with commercial insurance.
September 28, 2026
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Medical debt increases the odds of using payday loans or Buy Now, Pay Later services, where late fees can add hundreds to your original…
September 27, 2026
