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The bill also prohibits using any medical debt listed on a credit report as a negative factor when making credit decisions and gives individuals more room to address their medicalbills before debt collection and reporting actions can take place. This bill will be effective on January 1, 2025.
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It is possible to ruin your finances without insurance if you do not have enough cash to cover a large medicalbill, car accident, house fire, or theft. Educating yourself is the best way to avoid making financial mistakes, whether you watch videos, read blogs, or listen to podcasts. The good news?
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