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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 step aimed at shielding consumers from credit damage caused by health care bills. The measure follows a broader national push, with several states and federal regulators weighing similar restrictions on how medical debt is treated in credit scoring.
Why now: It is part of a growing wave of state and federal action on medical debt and consumer credit protection.
Evidence
- Washington, D.C. bans medical debt from credit reports · Consumer Finance Monitor
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