Can wages be garnished for medical bills in Ohio?

Yes, wages can be garnished for medical bills in Ohio. Ohio law allows creditors to garnish a debtor's wages for money owed on a variety of debts, including medical bills. However, there are some limits on how much of a person's wages can be garnished. For most debts, the maximum amount that can be garnished is 25% of a person's disposable income. However, for child support and alimony, the maximum amount that can be garnished is 50% of a person's disposable income.

In order to garnish a person's wages, a creditor must first obtain a judgment against the debtor in court. Once a judgment has been obtained, the creditor can then file a motion with the court to garnish the debtor's wages. If the court approves the motion, the creditor will be able to send a garnishment order to the debtor's employer. The employer will then be responsible for withholding a portion of the debtor's wages and sending it to the creditor.

There are some exceptions to the general rule that wages can be garnished for medical bills. For example, wages cannot be garnished for medical bills if the debtor is receiving public assistance or if the debtor is a member of the military. Additionally, wages cannot be garnished for medical bills if the debtor is able to show that they are financially hardship.