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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/anthony\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/07\/medicaldebt_Banner2-scaled-1.jpg” title_text=”medicaldebt_Banner2″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_fullwidth_image][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_slider _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”74px||74px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_slide heading=”Nearly 700,000 Michiganders carry medical debt \u2014 a particularly heavy burden for low- and moderate-income families. ” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_font=”Noto Serif|700|||||||” header_font_size=”30px” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”141deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”#0072da 0%|#37a9ef 100%” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”][\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=”One out of three adults in the United States are grappling with some form of health care debt. ” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_font=”Noto Serif|700|||||||” header_font_size=”30px” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”141deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”#0072da 0%|#37a9ef 100%” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”][\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=”People with medical debt report having to forgo buying food, clothing, and other household items, as well as spending down their savings to pay for medical bills. ” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h3″ header_font=”Noto Serif|700|||||||” header_font_size=”30px” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”141deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”#0072da 0%|#37a9ef 100%” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”][\/et_pb_slide][\/et_pb_fullwidth_slider][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f9f6f2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”|130px||130px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/anthony\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2025\/07\/MDS_Anthony_DSC5449.jpg” title_text=”MDS_Anthony_DSC5449″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” width=”90%” module_alignment=”left” custom_margin=”|511px||||” border_radii=”on|270px|270px|270px|270px” border_width_all=”5px” border_color_all=”#0072da” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text quote_border_color=”#0072da” _builder_version=”4.27.3″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Inter||||||||” text_text_color=”#232a33″ text_font_size=”21px” text_line_height=”1.72em” custom_margin=”|||-3px||” custom_padding=”|||34px||” border_color_all=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

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\u201cMedical debt is trapping too many Michiganders in a cycle of stress and instability. This package is about putting people first… These bills are a smart, bipartisan, bicameral step toward fairness, dignity, and economic security.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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\u2014 Sen. Sarah Anthony<\/em><\/p>\n

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Legislation Breakdown<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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  • Prevents medical debt from being included in consumer credit reports, protecting residents from long-term financial harm due to health-related costs.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    • Requires hospitals to provide some form of financial assistance policy<\/span><\/span><\/span>a<\/span>nd clearly communicate these resources in plain language \u2014 including how to apply and who to contact for assistance.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      • Caps interest and late fees on medical debt at 3% annually following a 90-day grace period.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        • Prohibits aggressive medical debt collection practices, such as placing a lien\u00a0or foreclosing on personal property, or garnishing wages. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            Become a Citizen Co-Sponsor<\/h3>\n
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              Join the fight to combat medical debt by becoming a citizen co-sponsor of this legislation! Your voice is vital in moving this forward into law.<\/span><\/span> Please sign below to become a citizen co-sponsor. You can also let us know if you have a personal story related to medical debt that you would be willing to share with us.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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