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Biden aims to remove medical debt from credit reports

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About damn time. The medical billing system is a nightmare in good ole 'merica where you're punished for not being able to afford or pay on outrageous medical bills.


The Biden administration is pushing to prevent medical debt from being considered in most decisions made over whether someone qualifies to rent an apartment, buy a car or take on a mortgage.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Tuesday it is planning a rule that would remove medical bills from credit reports and prevent lenders from making decisions based on medical information.

The proposed rule also would prevent lenders from repossessing medical devices like wheelchairs if people cannot repay a loan.

“No one should be denied access to economic opportunity simply because they experienced a medical emergency,” Vice President Kamala Harris said during a conference call laying out the planned rule.
 
About damn time.
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Good! You shouldn't be punished for trying to take care of yourself physically/mentally/emotionally. I've had my fair share of surgeries in the last year. So many doctor's visits, imaging, lab work, tests, ED visits, you name it. All because of some bullshit my body has decided to put me through (and still isn't done with yet). Yes, I've hit my deductible, and I've got at least 6 appointments in the next 1-2 months.
 
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