Removing medical debt from credit reports opens door to economic opportunity: 'It gives me hope'
The change is expected to boost millions of people's credit scores and helping them qualify for home mortgages. It's unclear ...
New rule removes medical debt from credit reports, offering relief to millions
A groundbreaking rule from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will eliminate medical debt from credit reports starting ...
I was rushed to the ER. And all I got were nine months of medical bills.
According to the triage notes, “Patient went to swim” — “patient” is me, by the way — and “after getting out of the pool, his ...
What To Do If You’re Struggling With Medical Debt
Over 100 million Americans are saddled with medical debt, but a few initiatives are addressing — or even eliminating — it.
How to Negotiate Your Medical Bills
Everything is negotiable, as the saying goes—and that includes medical bills. Although many people assume their health care ...
Lawmakers to discuss bill that aims to alter medical debt collection laws
Lawmakers in Annapolis are set to discuss HB268 on Tuesday - a push prohibiting hospitals from suing patients to collect ...
Medical debt no longer blocks homeownership
A few weeks ago, the outgoing Biden administration announced the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule. The move banned unpaid medical bills from appearing on credit reports, which can bar people ...
Medical debt will no longer be on credit reports
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Medical debt is a growing concern for Americans, and a new federal rule will remove it from credit ...
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Akron medical debt relief will continue but with new funding source
City leaders approved spending $500,000 of Akron's federal COVID relief funds for the medical debt relief program in 2023.
Don't pay your medical bills in America without taking these 3 steps first — ignoring them could cost you thousands
Before paying medical bills, follow these essential steps, like requesting an itemized bill to save on hidden costs.