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Biden administration bans unpaid medical bills from appearing on credit reports

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Biden administration bans unpaid medical bills from appearing on credit reports

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politics @lemmy.world · 2 years ago

Unpaid medical bills will no longer appear on credit reports, where they can block people from mortgages, car loans or small business loans.

How is this not bigger news?! This is life changing for a great many Americans.

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What do you get for 20? A kiss on a boo-boo?
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  It was a surprise remainder after insurance. We had already paid the office visit copay at time of service.
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    Such a nice surprise 💝
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  Co-pays are typically $20.
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    If you have good insurance

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