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Washington Senate Committee Advances Medical Debt Collection Bill

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A Senate committee in the Washington state legislature has advanced a medical debt collection bill that could significantly change how medical debt is reported and enforced.

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Daily Digest – October 19. Getting to Know Laura Thesing of Credit Bureau Data; Judge Grants Defense’s MSJ in FDCPA Case Over DOFD

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Getting to Know Laura Thesing of Credit Bureau Data Judge Grants Defense’s MSJ in FDCPA Case Over DOFD Student Loan Repayments to Have Little Impact on Economy: Fed Report Collection ‘Kingpin’ Accused of Destroying Evidence WORTH NOTING: If you haven’t figured out what to be for Halloween yet, here is someone who can help you […]

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41 State AGs Reach Settlement With Breached Collection Agency

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Attorneys general from 41 states have reached a settlement with Retrieval-Masters Credit Bureau, which operated a collection agency under the name of American Medical Collection Agency, stemming from a data breach in 2019 that exposed the personal information of more than 7 million individuals.

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Can a Collection Agency Report to the Credit Bureau Without Notifying You?

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If you or someone you know has dealt with a collection agency, you know how trying it can be. Debt collection agencies have a long history of harassment and illegal practices. Can a collection agency report to a credit bureau without notifying you? A collection account can significantly affect credit score.

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Washington Gov. Signs Medical Debt Credit Reporting Bill Into Law

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🧠 Whats new: The new law will take effect on July 27, and mirrors a now-paused federal rule from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. It aims to shield Washington consumers from the long-term financial damage of medical debt by rendering such debt void and unenforceable if it is reported to a credit bureau.

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Your business hired a collection agency. Now what?

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If your organization has had challenges in getting customers to pay or pay on time, you have most likely taken the steps to work with a collection agency. You have probably interviewed a few collection agencies and you have finally chosen a company that you can work with and that fits your needs. Submitting accounts.

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Credit Bureau Removing All N.Y. Consumer Medical Debts From Reports

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In response to a new law enacted last month in New York, one of the three major credit reporting agencies has announced it will no longer include any medical debt for residents of the Empire State on their credit reports. The move affects 2.2% of the total amount of medical debt, according to the company. […]