6 days ago · Yes, medical debt can affect your credit score—but major changes happened in 2025. After a federal court vacated the CFPB’s rule that would have removed $49 billion in medical debt from …

Jul 17, 2025 · Unpaid medical bills can now lower your credit score. Here are expert strategies to pay off medical debt and avoid collections.

12 hours ago · More than 500,000 Illinois residents are receiving letters this week, saying their medical debt has been erased. The state cleared $1.1 billion in unpaid medical bills through a relief program ...

Healthcare debt in the United States is a significant problem, affecting millions of Americans. Many people struggle to pay for healthcare, and approximately 9% owe over $250 due to health costs. …

Sep 25, 2025 · Medical debt affects 100 million Americans. With the Trump administration scaling back federal efforts to protect Americans from medical bills they can't pay, advocates for patients and...

Nov 11, 2022 · Medical expenses can add up quickly. If you’re unable to pay them right away, they could turn into debt and end up in collections. There are state and federal laws to protect you from abusive, …

Feb 9, 2026 · Unpaid medical bills can hurt your credit. Learn how to negotiate hospital bills, get on a payment plan and what not to do if you have medical debt.