The fate of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's new rules to exclude medical debt from credit reports is uncertain, impacting millions.

The consumer watchdog agency explained that “Medical debt may be less predictive of whether a consumer will pay a future loan, because medical debts can occur and are collected through unique ...

The state of Illinois has erased hundreds of millions of dollars in medical debt as part of a pilot program championed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

A statewide medical debt relief pilot program has erased more than $345 million in medical debt for nearly 270,000 Illinoisans since its launch last year, state officials said Wednesday. “We started ...

Your device does not support the audio. CHICAGO - Today Governor JB Pritzker joined advocates, healthcare professionals, and patients to announce that the latest round of relief in the Illinois ...

“Debt forgiveness goes beyond medical relief,” Fields said. “It gives patients peace of mind ensuring they don’t delay or avoid getting medical treatment.” According to Elizabeth ...

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Illinois' Medical Debt Relief Program has erased over $220 million in medical debt for 170,000 residents, bringing the total relief to $345 million for nearly 270,000 people. The state has ...

ST. LOUIS – Ill. Gov. JB Pritzker announced an additional 170,000 Illinois residents’ medical debt has been erased through the latest round of relief from the Illinois Medical Debt Relief Program.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Governor JB Pritzker announced more than 270,000 Illinoisans total had their medical debt erased, thanks to the state's relief program. The debt erased amounts to more than $345 ...

The Buffalo Bills general manager spoke to the media Tuesday ... Beane said of the 2024 poll that listed Allen as the NFL’s most overrated quarterback following the 2023 season.

Another measure on the agenda would address San Francisco Bay restoration. The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will vote this week on legislation that would relax requirements on ...