The bipartisan act would not eliminate the debt but rather provide relief for people who are currently facing medical debt.

The legislation comes amid rising concern over the financial toll medical care is taking on Ohio families. In 2021, Ohioans owed at least $220 billion in medical bills, and lawmakers say that ...

Currently in Ohio, if a medical bill goes to collections, patients can face an interest rate of 8% or higher, according to Grim. While the legislation does not forgive medical debt, its sponsors ...

Some relief may be coming to Ohioans struggling against medical debt as lawmakers in the Buckeye State are working on ...

She introduced the Ohio Medical Debt Fairness Act alongside Cincinnati ... 22 Democrats signed on to the legislation as co-sponsors. “This bill won’t fix all the problems with our healthcare ...

Lost grants: U.S. Rep. Shontel Brown wants President Donald Trump to restore funding for community violence intervention programs in Northeast Ohio and nationwide, Sabrina Eaton writes.