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[–] 6 points 1 year ago (5 children)

I wouldn't pay it. As of now, medical debt can't hurt your credit score. When they send it to collectors, just deny the debt is yours. Refuse to give the collectors any info and don't accept the debt.

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  • [–] 10 points 1 year ago (4 children)

    Do you have any sources?

    I tried to double check and all i found is that:

    The three nationwide credit reporting agencies will generally not report medical debt on your credit report until the debt has been unpaid for at least 180 days (about six months).

    https://ask.fdic.gov/fdicinformationandsupportcenter/s/article/Q-Can-medical-debt-impact-my-credit-score?language=en_US

    I am preparing a pamphlet for getting and navigating US healthcare and that would be an amazing addition.

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  • [–] 10 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    Apparently, 15 states prohibit it from hitting your credit. I was under the impression that it was nationwide.

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    By chance do you have a source to this?

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