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How are Medical Bills Treated in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

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It is difficult to know exactly how many because often people will use credit cards to pay off medical or other bills when they are struggling with debt, and so the reason on a survey may be “credit card debt” even though the situation began as medical debt. Ten facts About Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and Medical Bills: #1.

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Nearly Half of Indiana Facing Medical Debt

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The INCAA survey also found that medical debts were most likely to be in collections. Out of the reported debt statistics, 35% of all debts in collections were medical, which surpassed other forms of debt. 25% of debts in collections were credit card related, and 20% were student loan debts.

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What is the Difference Between Secured and Unsecured Debt?

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However, which type of bankruptcy you file will also depend on what kind of debt you have. Secured and unsecured debt is handled differently in Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13. What is Secured Debt? Secured debts are a type of debt backed by an asset that is used as collateral. What is Unsecured Debt?

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People in debt could get two month ‘breathing space’

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There are a number of debt which are not covered by the scheme which include: Secured debts. Debts incurred after your breathing space started. Debts from fraud. Child maintenance debts or money owed under an order from family court proceedings. Debts from a confiscation order. Student loans.

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Top 10 Changes to Consumer Bankruptcy Proposed in the Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2020

Collection Industry News

Three Types of Chapter 10 Plans: “Residence” and “Property” Plans for Repayment of Secured Debts and General Repayment Plans for Unsecured Debts. Residence and property plans under the CBRA allow consumers to change loan interest rates, adjust amortization schedules, and cure defaults.

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Credit card debt has plunged

Collection Industry News

Although credit card debt has seen a decline throughout the pandemic, many cardholders are still carrying an outstanding balance. As of March, Americans collectively owed $807 billion across almost 506 million card accounts, according to analysis from LendingTree’s ValuePenguin. Who’s dealing with the heaviest load?

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Nearly Half of Indiana Facing Medical Debt

Sawin & Shea

The INCAA survey also found that medical debts were most likely to be in collections. Out of the reported debt statistics, 35% of all debts in collections were medical, which surpassed other forms of debt. 25% of debts in collections were credit card related, and 20% were student loan debts.