Set to take effect in March 2025 — before it was stalled in court — this rule was expected to erase an estimated $49 billion in unpaid medical bills from credit reports. This could have potentially ...

Gov. Tina Kotek has signed three significant pro-consumer bills into law this week, aiming to enhance protection for Oregon ...

In the United States, medical debt is a uniquely pervasive issue, affecting an estimated 100 million citizens. With a staggering $220 billion in medical debt, it's no surprise that over half of all ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — Millions of Americans could see their credit scores affected due to unpaid medical debt. The change comes after a judge’s decision to overturn a previous rule. The rule, if left in ...

If you are confused about whether medical debt appears on credit reports, join the club. The truth is, even credit experts are struggling to keep up, as government edicts and judicial decisions bounce ...

A federal judge has ruled that medical debt can remain on Americans' credit reports, canceling a policy set in place by the Biden administration to help relieve the burden of health care expenses ...

HOUSTON - A district court judge in Texas recently reversed a rule that would have banned medical debt from credit reports. That means that medical debt can weigh down your credit score and result in ...

Medical plan cards are seen in Portland, Ore. A federal judge this past week overturned a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule that would have removed medical bills from credit reports and ...