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Their first baby came with medical debt. These Illinois parents won’t have another.

By Noam Levey,

2024-05-12

By Noam Levey,

2024-05-12

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Bill Byrd

05-12

seriously 5000 in medical debt isn't anything, especially after having a child, and health issues. My coworker drove himself to the hospital, then he was forced( they wouldn't let him drive himself) 4 miles away, and the ambulatory services charged him over 11,000. Seriously set the payment schedule at $20 a month and that is that

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