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Old 09-27-2005, 03:09 PM
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Can wages be garnished for medical debt?

What is the name of your state? I live in California, have no health insurance, can wages be garnished for medical debt? Please email me your thoughts. [email]terrieandjim@yahoo.com[/email] Thank you.
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Old 09-27-2005, 04:57 PM
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You'll need to check CA statutes but....

...I can state from experience, yes...medical debt can be garnished. As a result of our divorce, the $5000 hospital bill from our son's birth was split between us. When his portion wasn't paid (and as he was the primary contact name on the bill) his wages were garnished until the balance was paid in-full, plus interest. Again, check with CA statutes...my experience was in Illinois.
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...I can state from experience, yes...medical debt can be garnished. As a result of our divorce, the $5000 hospital bill from our son's birth was split between us. When his portion wasn't paid (and as he was the primary contact name on the bill) his wages were garnished until the balance was paid in-full, plus interest. Again, check with CA statutes...my experience was in Illinois.
Actually, no. Wages CAN, however, be garnished for a JUDGEMENT, regardless of the underlying case.
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