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Court Ruling Brings Medical Debt Back to Credit Reports—Here’s How to Keep It From Ruining Your Finances
Unpaid medical bills are back on the table, which could mean lower credit scores for millions. A federal judge in Texas has struck down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) new rule that would have removed medical debt from consumer credit reports,
U.S. District Court Judge Sean Jordan of Texas removed a Biden-era finalized rule by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that would have removed medical debt from credit reports.
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A federal judge ruled medical debt can again impact credit scores — but protections remain under New York law — with a few caveats. Here's what to know.
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