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Federal judge reverses rule that would have removed medical debt from credit reports
A federal judge in Texas removed a Biden-era finalized rule by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that would have ...
Judge Scraps Rule Eliminating Medical Debt on Credit Reports
The Trump administration joined with trade groups to ask a court to overturn a Biden-era rule that aimed to limit the impact ...
Judge rules medical debt to remain in credit reports
Millions of Americans could see their credit scores affected due to unpaid medical debt. The change comes after a judge’s ...
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Arizona Governor Wipes Out $429 Million in Medical Debt for Over 352,000 Citizens in Monumental Relief Effort
Arizona Governor Hobbs announced the elimination of $429 million in medical debt for over 352,000 residents, partnering with ...
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Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute plans medical debt rights workshops
The Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute will hold two virtual training workshops on Hoosiers’ medical debt rights this ...
Gov. Katie Hobbs eliminates medical debt for many Arizonans. What to know
A program launched by Gov. Katie Hobbs over a year ago has benefited 352,000 families, who are being notified their medical ...
Medical Debt Will Stay on Credit Reports After a Judge’s Ruling. How Can You Limit Its Impact on Your Credit?
CFPB research has indicated that medical debt on credit reports is “a poor predictor” of whether a person will repay a loan, ...
Surprise medical bills were supposed to be a thing of the past. Here’s why they’re not
The No Surprises Act, which took effect in 2022, was rightly heralded as a landmark piece of legislation, which “protects ...
Medical debt remains on credit reports after Biden-era rule tossed by judge
Consumers were dealt a blow after a federal judge in Texas voided a Biden-era rule that would ban the inclusion of medical ...