A couple were told they faced a $200,000 (£146,500) medical bill when their baby was born prematurely in the US, despite them having travel insurance which covered her pregnancy.

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[–] 27 points 5 months ago* (1 child)

After 7 years without any payment, most debt including medical debt and standard loans are discharged. The non-payment is key. Even sending a cent will restart the obligation to that debt

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  • [–] 10 points 5 months ago (1 child)

    If the debt is large enough, the companies will use a myriad of tricks to keep the debt alive long after it is supposed to expire.

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    They will actually make a payment in your name to the account and that will keep the debt alive for at least a year or two.

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