California AG Rob Bonta, Senator Limón Unveil Legislation to Protect Consumers Against Medical Debt
Senate Bill 1061 seeks to protect consumers from having their credit ruined by prohibiting medical debt from being reported on credit reports.
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Senate Bill 1061 seeks to protect consumers from having their credit ruined by prohibiting medical debt from being reported on credit reports.
The President’s emergency order shows that irresponsible data brokers aren’t just a threat to consumers, they’re a threat to national security.
A new NCLC Digital Library article looks at widespread implications for consumers using the FCRA to recover damages from federal agencies.
Effective January 23, 2024, two new CFPB advisory opinions clarify several critical Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) issues and should facilitate private FCRA litigation. The first addresses accuracy issues in background check reports used by most employers and landlords. The second addresses problems consumers face when seeking complete disclosure of their credit reports. A new…
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New guidance addresses inaccurate background check reports and sloppy practices in providing workers and renters with copies of their reports.
Appearing in The New York Times on September 29, 2023, Ann Carrns talks to Chi Chi Wu about how people struggling with unpaid medical bills may soon have that debt erased from their credit reports. If you lack health insurance, check to see if you qualify for coverage under Medicaid, the federal-state health program for…
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