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Dad in Kansas Jailed Over Medical Debt from Son’s Leukemia Treatments and Wife’s Seizures

Dad in Kansas Jailed Over Medical Debt from Son’s Leukemia Treatments and Wife’s Seizures

Tres Biggs went to jail due to strict debt collection laws in his hometown of Coffeyville, Kansas.

American Couple Says They're Being Held 'Hostage' in Mexican Hospital Over $14K Medical Bill

American Couple Says They're Being Held 'Hostage' in Mexican Hospital Over $14K Medical Bill

The U.S. Department of State tells PEOPLE officials are closely monitoring the situation.

I Have Terminal Breast Cancer, but I'm Still Spending Thousands of Dollars Each Year on Costs My Insurance Won't Cover

I Have Terminal Breast Cancer, but I'm Still Spending Thousands of Dollars Each Year on Costs My Insurance Won't Cover

One 35-year-old woman explains the real price tag of living with metastatic breast cancer.

Here's Where You Can Get a Free Flu Shot Right Now—With or Without Insurance

Here's Where You Can Get a Free Flu Shot Right Now—With or Without Insurance

Seriously, it's time.

Engaged 27-Year-Old Man Dies After Switching to Over-the-Counter Insulin to Save Costs

Engaged 27-Year-Old Man Dies After Switching to Over-the-Counter Insulin to Save Costs

The 27-year-old had to pay nearly $1,200 a month for insulin he needed to stay alive.

Family of Baby Cut from Mother's Womb Is Billed Over $300,000 By Hospital: 'It's Atrocious'

Family of Baby Cut from Mother's Womb Is Billed Over $300,000 By Hospital: 'It's Atrocious'

These new details are extremely disturbing.

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This Test Might Help Predict Your Heart Attack Risk—so Why Doesn't Insurance Cover It?

This Test Might Help Predict Your Heart Attack Risk—so Why Doesn't Insurance Cover It?

Coronary calcium scoring is the latest predictive tool, but it's not for everyone.

5 Places You Can Get a Flu Shot Without Insurance

5 Places You Can Get a Flu Shot Without Insurance

You may still be able to get vaccinated at little or no cost, even without health coverage.

A 6-Year-Old Unvaccinated Boy Spent 57 Days in the Hospital for Tetanus—and Racked Up an $800K Bill

A 6-Year-Old Unvaccinated Boy Spent 57 Days in the Hospital for Tetanus—and Racked Up an $800K Bill

23 Health Insurance Terms You Should Know

23 Health Insurance Terms You Should Know

School Superintendent Arrested After Allegedly Using Her Insurance to Get Help for a Sick Student

School Superintendent Arrested After Allegedly Using Her Insurance to Get Help for a Sick Student

Family Gets $18,000 Hospital Bill After Their Son Was Treated with a Bottle of Formula and a Nap

Family Gets $18,000 Hospital Bill After Their Son Was Treated with a Bottle of Formula and a Nap

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus Said She's 'Lucky' to Have Insurance — Here's What It's Like to Have Breast Cancer Without It

Julia Louis-Dreyfus Said She's 'Lucky' to Have Insurance — Here's What It's Like to Have Breast Cancer Without It

Can You Guess the Hospital Bill for 3 Common ER Scenarios? Most Doctors Can't

Can You Guess the Hospital Bill for 3 Common ER Scenarios? Most Doctors Can't

How to Decide If You Should Get Health Insurance for Your Pet

How to Decide If You Should Get Health Insurance for Your Pet