Bill Introduced to Prohibit Medical Creditors from Reporting Medical Debt to Credit Reporting Agencies

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On May 2, 2022, Bill A3802 was introduced in the New Jersey Assembly to prohibit medical creditors from reporting any portion of a medical debt, alleged to be unpaid, to any collection or credit reporting agency, bureau, or data collection facility. “Medical creditor” is defined as any person who purchases a debt arising from the receipt of healthcare services, or any health care provider that provides health care services and to whom the consumer owes money for health care services.

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Lani M. Dornfeld, CHPC | 973.403.3136 | ldornfeld@bracheichler.com
John D. Fanburg, Chair | 973.403.3107 | jfanburg@bracheichler.com
Ed Hilzenrath | 973.403.3114 | ehilzenrath@bracheichler.com

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