Struggling with medical debt? Learn how to verify bills, negotiate with providers, seek financial aid, and protect your credit when you can’t pay.

Medical bankruptcy is an unofficial term for bankruptcy filed due to overwhelming medical bills. Most people file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy to discharge medical debt. With options such as debt ...

Dear Carol: I’m frustrated with medical people who think family caregivers should automatically understand their abbreviated terms. At appointments, my mom’s doctor asks about IADLs and ADLs ...