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What types of income can be garnished for medical bills

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Oregon state resident. I have huge medical bills that I haven't been able to pay all of in the last five years. I got behind in payments and now all of the bill collectors are hounding me.
All of my debt is medical. My paycheck has already been garnished and I just received another court summons from a different collection agency. I have also been notified I am being laid off at work for an indefinite amount of time. I will not be working when I have to go to court but I will be able to draw about $1200 a month unemployment. My husband is disabled and receives social security disability. I meet the criteria to file bankruptcy. My questions: Can my unemployment be garnished? Is my husbands social security disability benefit exempt? If all income is exempt, do I even need to file bankruptcy? Our only assets are 2 old vehicles and 100 acres of unimproved land that my husband and brother-in-law jointly own.
 


bigun

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Are you going to file a joint bk or, just you filing? Is your name on the deed to the land?
I'd suggest you and your husband have separate bank acounts. SS is exempt from garnishment/levy. I don't believe UE can be garnished at the source but, your bank account can be leived.

New Rule Protects Exempted Funds from Garnishment Orders - FoxBusiness.com

Most bk lawyers give free or lowcost initial consultations. Speak with a couple and get all of your options explained.
 

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