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May 18, 2026

Money Happens: Expert tips for managing medical debt

By CORA LEWIS
Associated Press

AP Illustration / Eva Malek [enlarge]
If you’re facing medical debt, experts advise giving yourself grace as you navigate an already difficult situation.

NEW YORK — In 2020, Jennifer Vall's son was diagnosed with leukemia. A year later, she found out she had thyroid cancer. While Vall was debt-free and had a great credit score, medical bills kept adding up, leaving her with thousands of dollars in debt.


 
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