Bill to shield consumers' credit scores from medical debt signed into law

On Monday, Gov. Tina Kotek celebrated the signing of three bills to protect consumers, including Senate Bill 605. It bars hospitals, clinics, medical credit card companies and others from reporting ... Read More

Consumer groups, debt collectors clash in state medical debt hearing

Testimony on Monday set the stage for an interim committee to find a balance between growing medical debt weighing down Hoosiers and allowing hospitals and other health care providers to collect ... Read More

Debt Collection Lawsuits Are Rising. Here’s What to Do to Fight Back.

The number of filings is back above 2020 levels as prices rise and people rely more on credit cards, an analysis finds. But many borrowers don’t respond to the suits and lose by default. Read More

Oregon bans medical debt on credit reports to aid consumers

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

Groups share concerns about Ohio proposal that aims to ease burden of medical debt

Supporters of a bill that aims to ease the burden of medical debt on Ohioans say they don’t believe that it should appear on a credit report. Read More

Most Americans Get This Wrong About Medical Debt After Death—Don’t Be One of Them

Losing a loved one is hard enough, but bereaved people may face a double slam when the medical bills arrive. Partners of recently deceased loved ones have nearly twice as much medical debt as other ... Read More

Consumer groups, debt collectors clash in medical debt hearing

Members of the Indiana Collectors Association address the topic of medical debt in the Indiana Senate on Aug 18, 2025. (Niki Kelly/Indiana Capital Chronicle) Testimony on Monday set the stage for an ... Read More

Consumer groups, debt collectors clash in medical debt hearing

INDIANAPIOLIS (INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — Testimony on Monday set the stage for an interim committee to find a balance between growing medical debt weighing down Hoosiers and allowing hospitals and ... Read More

Consumer groups, debt collectors clash in Indiana medical debt hearing

Testimony on Monday set the stage for an interim committee to find a balance between growing medical debt weighing down Hoosiers and allowing hospitals and other health care providers to collect ... Read More

Consumer groups, debt collectors clash in medical debt hearing

Testimony this week set the stage for an interim committee to find a balance between growing medical debt weighing down Hoosiers and allowing hospitals and other health care providers to collect ... Read More