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> Seriously considering ignoring some of these whotf-are-you bills out of spite.

Then they will sell your debt to a collections agency who will make it their business to harass you to the maximum extent legally allowed (and sometimes more than that). This may include impacting your credit score - although I think some states at least have protections against that.




https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/newsroom/cfpb-kicks... ("CFPB Kicks Off Rulemaking to Remove Medical Bills from Credit Reports")

https://www.consumerreports.org/money/debt-collection/fight-... ("How to Fight Back When Contacted by a Debt Collector for a Medical Bill")

https://www.patientadvocate.org/




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