Two non-profits in Ohio are settling some of the $220bn in US medical debt

  After her husband of 44 years died two years ago from Covid-19-related respiratory complications, Susan thought she could begin to grieve the loss of her best friend.“Medicaid paid everything off. Everything was good,” the resident of Springfield, Ohio, who asked not to be fully identified due to her outstanding legal matters, says. Then her attorney called her to say the Medicaid bill needed to be paid.
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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/07/ohio-medical-debt-repayment-non-profits  

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Michael A. Ziegler is the Founding Partner at Ziegler Diamond Law, where he represents consumers throughout Florida in complex financial and consumer protection matters. He is a licensed Florida attorney with a focused practice in consumer protection law, debt defense, bankruptcy, and credit reporting disputes. With more than a decade of legal experience, Michael has helped hundreds of individuals defend against debt collection lawsuits, pursue relief through Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, and enforce their rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and other consumer protection laws. Michael is admitted to practice law in the State of Florida and is an active member of the Clearwater Bar Association, where he serves as Chair of the Bankruptcy Section. When not advocating for clients, Michael enjoys spending time with his family, camping, and investing in real estate.