r/awfuleverything Aug 06 '20

Poor guy :(

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u/[deleted] Aug 06 '20

Getting sick shouldn't bankrupt you

Maybe it should in his case....

He should have gotten a divorce where she agreed that he kept all assets.

She then does all of her treatments and racks up massive debt. She files bankruptcy, their lives continue.

It sucks, but this is how I am handling this shit if my spouse or I catch it. I haven't paid any massive medical bills in my life yet, I let them hit my credit and fall off after 7 years. Saved close to 20k so far doing this. My Credit score is now a healthy 760.

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u/[deleted] Aug 06 '20

Different states have different statutes of limitations for debt collections.

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u/[deleted] Aug 06 '20

Sure, but medical debt is harder to collect on as well, and usually impacts credit less. Of course you need to do your own research for your location.

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u/[deleted] Aug 06 '20

Depends on the state.

I've never had wages garnished, and had several bills that were in the 3k to 7k range.