Tell MI Senators: Medical Debt Is Not a Personal Failure

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Michigan Medical Debt Bills Summary

● SB 701:

  • Treats unfair medical debt collection as a consumer protection violation
  • Gives people more legal protection against abusive practices

● SB 702:

  • Caps interest and fees on medical debt
  • Limits how aggressively debt can be collected (garnishment, etc.)

● SB 449:

  • Requires hospitals to offer financial assistance programs
  • Helps low-income patients reduce or eliminate bills

● SB 450:

  • Sets rules for how hospitals bill and communicate costs
  • Aims for more transparency and fairness

● SB 451:

  • Limits how medical debt shows up on credit reports
  • Helps protect people’s credit scores
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Call Script

Hi, my name is [Your Name], and I’m a constituent from [City]. I’m calling to urge Representative [Name] to vote YES on the medical debt relief package - that's Senate Bills 701, 702, 449, 450, and 451. Medical debt is hurting families across Michigan, and these bills will limit unfair collection practices, cap interest and fees, require hospitals to offer financial assistance and protect patients' credit.

No one should face financial ruin because they got sick. Please let the Senator know that this issue is very important to me as a voter, and I’m asking them to support this legislation. Thank you.

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