How to wipe out medical debt WSOC TV [Video]

CHARLOTTE — More than half of all debt that goes to collection agencies is medical debt. In many cases, that debt could be forgiven, but some patients aren’t aware of this fact.

Consumer advisor Clark Howard spoke with a nonprofit that’s helping people wipe out millions of dollars worth of v.

Rene Coker said her cancer diagnosis is more than just a physical burden; it’s also a financial burden.

“I make $14 an hour. And my breast cancer is triple negative,” Rene Coker explained.

Even after insurance, Rene Coker said she’s facing tens of thousands in medical bills. She said her stepmother, Katie Coker, has become her financial assistant.“

She was just amazing in starting the ball rolling because I just couldn’t think about finances,” Rene Coker expressed.

After speaking with one provider, Katie said she was shocked to learn just how much Coker qualified for.

“It’s an enormous blessing. …