Paid medical collection debt will no longer be included on consumer credit reports

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Starting on July 1, medical collection debt that is paid will no longer be included on consumer credit reports. The time period before unpaid medical collection debt would appear on a consumer’s report will be increased from 6 months to one year, giving people more time to address their debt with insurance and healthcare providers before it is reported.

Author: Fox Business

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