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Yes, in most cases they will have to obtain a court order to do so. Often, if you read the fine print in the admitting documents, you will see that you granted them permission to do so if the bills were not paid. Wage garnishments are limited by state and federal laws to specific amounts, usually a percentage of disposable income.

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Q: Can your wages be garnished in the United States for unpaid medical bills?
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