Scherer-Backed Laws Provide Families With Relief From Medical Debt
July 17, 2024
July 17, 2024
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 17 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news:
DECATUR, Ill. - New laws passed by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, will eliminate up to $1 billion in families' unpaid medical bills, and prevent past medical debt from hurting individuals' credit scores.
"Necessary medical care shouldn't come with a crippling amount of debt, and no one should be denied housing, a job opportunity, or the chance for a better life because of . . .
DECATUR, Ill. - New laws passed by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, will eliminate up to $1 billion in families' unpaid medical bills, and prevent past medical debt from hurting individuals' credit scores.
"Necessary medical care shouldn't come with a crippling amount of debt, and no one should be denied housing, a job opportunity, or the chance for a better life because of . . .