S 5399
Medical Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2024
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The Medical Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2024 aims to provide greater protections for individuals struggling with medical debt during bankruptcy proceedings. It defines ‘medical debt’ more broadly to include expenses related to diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of illness, and establishes a category of ‘medically distressed debtors’ who face specific financial hardships related to medical bills. The bill also modifies exemption rules and streamlines certain bankruptcy procedures for these debtors, offering increased protection for their assets.
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