Florida § 222.26 - Additional exemptions from legal process concerning medical debt.

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§ 222.26. Additional exemptions from legal process concerning medical debt.

If a debt is owed for medical services provided by a facility licensed under chapter 395, the following property is exempt from attachment, garnishment, or other legal process in an action on such debt: (1) A debtor’s interest, not to exceed $10,000 in value, in a single motor vehicle as defined in s. 320.01(1). (2) A debtor’s interest in personal property, not to exceed $10,000 in value, if the debtor does not claim or receive the benefits of a homestead exemption under s. 4, Art. X of the State Constitution.

Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Florida Statutes § 222.26 cover?

Section 222.26 ("Additional exemptions from legal process concerning medical debt.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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