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Advocates Rally for State Medical Debt Protections Amid Setbacks

10/8/2025

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Advocates push state-level medical debt protections after reduced federal protections under the Trump administration.
Colorado and Maine enacted laws to remove medical debt from credit reports and cap interest rates; conservative states see setbacks (Indiana, Montana, South Dakota) amid industry opposition.
Optimism remains for Ohio and Texas, while GOP tax changes threaten health coverage for millions, worsening medical debt.

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Story summary

Advocates push state-level medical debt protections after reduced federal protections under the Trump administration.
Colorado and Maine enacted laws to remove medical debt from credit reports and cap interest rates; conservative states see setbacks (Indiana, Montana, South Dakota) amid industry opposition.
Optimism remains for Ohio and Texas, while GOP tax changes threaten health coverage for millions, worsening medical debt.