[Kevin]

Originally Posted by amanda6035

I wish bankruptcy wasn't an option... too many people abuse it and don't learn their lesson. Even if you get a ton of medical debt for whatever reason, there are ways to talk to the hospitals and doctors to negotiate a way to get some of the balances waived, and a payment plan for the rest. Dave has described how to do this on his show many times.

So what would you suggest instead for someone who with a high school degree who gets hit with a six-figure medical bill for something totally out of their control? Debtor's prison?