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Member Alert: CFPB Director Addresses Medical Debt

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On October 1 st , 2024, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director Rohit Chopra announced actions to reduce the burden of medical debt and address medical debt collection practices in a coordinated event with the White House. Collecting amounts not owed due to Federal or State law.

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The CFPB’s Concerns with Medical Debt Credit Cards

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In recent years, there has been a growing trend of medical debt credit cards being offered to patients. These cards allow patients to finance their medical bills, but they often come with high interest rates and fees. Aggressive debt collection practices. Loss of credit reporting protections.

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Member Alert: California Governor Signs Three Consumer Protection Bills into Law

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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 medical bills before debt collection and reporting actions can take place. This bill will be effective on January 1, 2025.

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13 Surprising Factors That Affect Your Credit Score (and Why Small Business Owners Should Care)

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When a credit bureau computes your credit score, their job is to produce a number that estimates—given your past and current financial history—how likely you are to default on future debts. There are five notable components of a personal credit score. There are five notable components of a personal credit score.

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RMAI Update March 2023

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This is a very expansive definition which would include medical debt charged on a credit card, including a bottle of Tylenol purchased from a grocery store. RMAI is strongly opposed to this bill and is working with our Colorado lobbyist and other industry trade associations to get an exemption for credit card debt.

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