Medical Debt and Your Credit Report
Did you know that consumers are contacted by debt collectors about medical bills more than any other type of debt? Fortunately, there have been changes to the way medical debt is reported on credit reports.
Did you know that consumers are contacted by debt collectors about medical bills more than any other type of debt? Fortunately, there have been changes to the way medical debt is reported on credit reports.
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