Do medical bills go away in a RI Bankruptcy filing?
ribankruptcy • September 3, 2012
It’s been estimated
that over 60% of bankruptcies are filed due to hospital visits, cancer treatments and other health expenditures. Fortunately, by filing for bankruptcy in Rhode Island, you can usually eliminate debt owed to:
- hospitals & medical clinics
- laboratories & medical imaging/radiography
- doctors, physician assistants & nurses
- dentists & orthodontists
- physical therapists & chiropractors
So yes, typically any unsecured medical debt can be eliminated in a RI Chapter 7 Bankruptcy filing, regardless of whether it’s $10 or $1 million you owe. You’ll want to consult with a RI attorney experienced with bankruptcy to guide you through the process, especially if you’ll need to keep receiving health care services following your bankruptcy filing for a chronic medical condition.
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