No
No. There are many adverse consequences of unpaid medical bills, including lawsuits and wage garnishment, only noncustodial parents paying child support can be jailed for unpaid medical bills in America.
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Yes.
Yes, only a reasonable attempt to serve a civil summons is necessary. If the defendant is not located, refuses service of the summons, etc. the creditor's suit will be heard and usually a default judgment will be entered against the defendant.
Do not ignore it. Go to court. They can not put you in jail for owing money but they can for contempt of court. Explain you problem to the judge and he'll help you unless you do this all the time.
ONLY for: 1-Unpaid delinquent student loans 2-Prior unpaid taxes 3-Delinquent child support
Typically garnishments last as long as the debt remains unpaid. Check the documentation you received from the garnish presenter and you should see your total indebtedness and subtract the payments you have made from it.
NO
Yes, unpaid medical bills will be reported to credit bureaus not to mention the collection agency that the medical facility will pursue.
Only if you've been taken to court and the garnishment of wages was ordered by a judge.
No
no!!