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Washington, D.C. bans medical debt from credit reports
Washington, D.C. has moved to prohibit medical debt from appearing on residents' credit reports, a consumer-protection measure aimed at keeping health care bills from damaging people's credit scores and access to loans. The change follows a broader national debate over how medical debt affects financial standing, with other states and federal regulators weighing similar restrictions on credit reporting practices.
Why now: It is a new consumer-finance rule affecting residents' credit scores amid a wider national push on medical debt reporting.
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- Washington, D.C. bans medical debt from credit reports · Consumer Finance Monitor
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