Medical Related Bankruptcies
When faced with huge medical bills, an individual who is running out of options to handle his financial difficulties may opt to file for medical related bankruptcy that is covered under the Arizona Bankruptcy law. It is a more common occurrence than is originally believed since there are a lot of people who simply cannot handle their medical bills.
Medical bills are considered as unsecured loans under the Arizona Bankruptcy law. It can be waived through Chapter 7 of the Arizona Bankruptcy Law or covered under Chapter 13 where repayment options are submitted for approval of the state.
Chapter 7 under the Arizona Bankruptcy law can be applied if the applicant is unable to make any payments and is below the median income in the state of Arizona according to his mean’s test. Any assets can be disposed off in Chapter 7 unless it is covered by the Arizona bankruptcy exemptions. Any balance on the medical bills will be waived or forgiven after all the assets are disposed off.
It the applicant has an income above the median income, a debtor can apply for a Chapter 13 under the Arizona Bankruptcy law where a repayment plan is drafted to pay for the medical bills.