# States Act to Ease Medical Debt Burden | Seattle News

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Podcast: [Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/seattle-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463302)
Published: 2026-07-03T05:27:27+00:00
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Six states are rolling out bold new laws to slash medical debt’s grip on families—capping interest, blocking wage garnishment, and forcing hospitals to disclose aid options upfront—while others push to erase debt from credit reports, all in response to a shocking reality: nearly half of Americans, even with insurance, can’t afford healthcare. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8f0787b1a0785b95

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