Michigan lawmakers want to reduce the burden of medical costs on residents.

State senators have introduced bipartisan legislation that would make it easier to get financial assistance from hospitals, and keep medical debt off your consumer report.

The bills were voted out of the Senate Health Policy Committee on Wednesday, Nov. 12. They’ll head to the full body for consideration before being assessed in the House.

State Sen. Sarah Anthony, D-Lansing, said nearly 700,000 residents are carrying medical debt. Given threats to federal protections, she stressed the importance of acting quickly.

“Medical debt is trapping too many Michiganders in a cycle of stress and instability,” Anthony said in a prepared statement. “This package is about putting people first—by making hospital financial a

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