Protecting consumers by removing barriers created by medical debt.

Washington HB1632 aims to protect consumers by removing barriers created by medical debt. It prohibits hospitals, physician groups, and other professional partners from furnishing information relating to a medical debt to a consumer credit reporting agency. A medical debt is void and unenforceable if a hospital, physician group, or professional partner violates this prohibition.

Protecting consumers by removing barriers created by medical debt.

Washington HB1632 aims to protect consumers by removing barriers created by medical debt. It prohibits hospitals, physician groups, and other professional partners from furnishing information relating to a medical debt to a consumer credit reporting agency. A medical debt is void and unenforceable if a hospital, physician group, or professional partner violates this prohibition.