U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley today unveiled legislation that would ensure consumers’ credit scores aren’t permanently hurt by unpaid medical bills.
Merkley, an Oregon Democrat, said his Medical Debt Relief Act would “help get consumers back on their feet and restore our economy.”
He noted that millions of Americans have racked up medical debt through no fault of their own and due to unexpected illnesses, injuries or complex billing systems.
The legislation would prevent medical debt from damaging…U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley today unveiled legislation that would ensure consumers’ credit scores aren’t permanently hurt by unpaid medical bills.
Merkley, an Oregon Democrat, said his Medical Debt Relief Act would “help get consumers back on their feet and restore our economy.”
He noted that millions of Americans have racked up medical debt through no fault of their own and due to unexpected illnesses, injuries or complex billing systems.
The legislation would prevent medical debt from damaging…