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Washington, D.C. bans medical debt from credit reports
Washington, D.C. has banned the inclusion of medical debt on residents' credit reports. The move prevents unpaid medical bills from affecting credit scores, a step other local governments have taken to shield borrowers from the financial fallout of healthcare costs. Observers see it as part of a broader push to limit how medical debt shapes access to housing, loans and employment.
Why now: Lawmakers and consumer advocates are actively weighing restrictions on medical debt reporting across the US.
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- Washington, D.C. bans medical debt from credit reports · Consumer Finance Monitor
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