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Do medical bills go away in a RI Bankruptcy filing?

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.