What you need to know about medical debt and your credit report

Chris Taylor for Current

What you need to know about medical debt and your credit report

If you are confused about whether medical debt appears on credit reports, join the club.

The truth is, even credit experts are struggling to keep up, as government edicts and judicial decisions bounce the issue back and forth like a tennis ball.

So how exactly are consumers supposed to keep up?

“Many are confused and worried about how medical debt will affect them,” says Beverly Harzog, author of books like “Confessions of a Credit Junkie” and host of the podcast “Your Personal Economy”.

“Consumers need to be vigilant and follow the news to understand the impact on their scores. Knowing what the rules are will allow them to make better financial decisions about their medical debt situation.”

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