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Major credit bureaus are changing how they report unpaid medical bills

by Samantha Fields
Jul 12, 2022
A new policy could soften medical debt's impact on consumers' credit reports and credit scores.
In many bases, the balance of unpaid medical debt is no more than $500. Starting next year, those balances won't be on credit reports.
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With the CFPB's future uncertain, New York and other states want to step in

by Justin Ho
Mar 5, 2020
Some states are stepping up their plans to regulate the debt collection industry. Consumer advocates say the moves come at a time when Federal protections are weakening.
Gov. Cuomo announced a plan to crack down on fraud with additional oversight of the debt collection industry.
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FAQ: Understanding that unexpected medical bill

by Danielle Chiriguayo
Sep 30, 2019
A quick guide to surprise medical bills, and what to do next.
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What happens when a hospital sells its debt?

by Miles Bryan
Apr 9, 2018
More hospitals across the country are selling debt from unpaid medical bills to collection agencies.
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Life without a financial safety net

by Kimberly Adams
Mar 17, 2016
"It feels like being on a treadmill behind which there is a bed of spikes."
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Medical debt collectors up in arms over FCC ruling

by Dan Gorenstein
Sep 1, 2015
Companies could face fines of up to $1500 per faulty call.
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Despite insurance, some Americans still struggle with medical debt

by Rowan Moore Gerety
May 13, 2015
More than 50 percent of all bankruptcies are linked to medical debt.
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Big changes coming for credit reports

by Kai Ryssdal
Mar 9, 2015
Trying to fix an error on your credit report? Here's some good news!
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What makes medical debt detrimental

by Tim Fitzsimons
Jan 12, 2015
About 43 million Americans have overdue medical debt on their credit reports.
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Medical bills, bills, bills

by Tracey Samuelson
Dec 11, 2014
43 million Americans have overdue medical debt on their credit reports.
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