White House Announces New Actions to Lessen the Burden of Medical Debt

On April 11, the Biden Administration announced new actions to protect consumers and lessen the burden of medical debt on American families. The announcement signals that medical debt reform is a high priority of this Administration. We explain.
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0:00 White House Announcement
0:15 Goals
1:32 Action Steps
2:16 Sources
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Read more from the White House:
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/04/11/fact-sheet-the-biden-administration-announces-new-actions-to-lessen-the-burden-of-medical-debt-and-increase-consumer-protection/

CFPB report video:

Credit bureau changes video:

f you have an issue resolving a medical debt or other consumer financial products or services
You can submit a complaint with the CFPB online:
Or by Phone: (855) 411-CFPB (2372)

Our Fighting Forward: Challenging Medical Debt Guide is also available online:

Read the joint statement from the credit reporting agencies:
https://newsroom.transunion.com/equifax-experian-and-transunion-support-us-consumers-with-changes-to-medical-collection-debt-reporting/

Read the CFPB Report:
https://files.consumerfinance.gov/f/documents/cfpb_medical-debt-burden-in-the-united-states_report_2022-03.pdf

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