LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Relief could soon be on the way for thousands of Michiganders dealing with medical debt.

Several proposals are making their way through the state Capitol to make medical debt more manageable and less destructive in the long-term.

Research by the National Institute of Health shows medical debt is a leading cause of bankruptcy nationwide.

To curb the impact in Michigan, state lawmakers are pushing for smaller fees and stronger financial support from hospitals. Patients and providers say those changes will make a big difference.

Terri Sober has dealt with her fair share of major medical expenses.

“It took me a long time to pay for my portions of my psych hospitalization and my emergency care,” Sober said.

She said she’s lucky to have insurance that covers most of

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