What we're learning: Medical debt's impact on Alaska Native communities
There is a disproportionate impact of medical debt on American Indian and Alaska Native consumers, in Alaska and across the United States.
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What we're hearing: financial challenges along the Gulf Coast
CFPB Director Rohit Chopra recently met with people in Alabama, Louisiana, and Texas. He combines his on-the-ground observations with the CFPB’s complaint data to identify and address financial challenges along the Gulf Coast.
Ensuring consumers aren’t pushed into medical payment products
The CFPB is examining how financial institutions market their products to healthcare providers.
What we’re hearing from consumers in New Mexico
New Mexicans submitted complaints about credit reporting, debt collection, and other products.
Qué nos dicen los consumidores de New Mexico
La gente de New Mexico nos envió quejas sobre informes de crédito, el cobro de deudas y otros productos.
Have medical debt? Anything already paid or under $500 should no longer be on your credit report
The nationwide credit reporting companies have removed medical collections already paid, under $500 or less than a year old from consumer credit reports. Have medical debt? Here’s what you should know.
¿Tiene deudas médicas? Ninguna que haya pagado o que sea menos de $500, debería aparecer en su informe de crédito
Las compañías nacionales de informes de crédito removieron cobranzas médicas ya pagadas, menores de $500 y con menos de un año de antigüedad de los informes de crédito de los consumidores. ¿Tiene deuda médica? Le mostramos qué debe saber.
Debt collectors re-evaluate medical debt furnishing in light of data integrity issues
Debt collectors are moving away from furnishing medical debt, in part, due to data integrity challenges in medical debt collections.
You can help caregivers spot illegal nursing home debt collection tactics
Here are some steps you can take to protect caregivers from nursing homes and debt collectors who may be billing and suing caregivers for residents’ cost of care based on illegal admission contracts.
Usted puede ayudar a cuidadores a descubrir tácticas ilegales de cobranzas de deudas con hogares de cuidado
Pasos para proteger a cuidadores de hogares de cuidados y cobradores que podrían facturarles y demandarles basándose en contratos de admisión ilegales.
Your voices help drive our work
We published the three millionth complaint on the CFPB complaint database.
Exploring the connection between financial assistance for medical care and medical collections
CFPB explores the connection between eligibility for nonprofit hospitals’ financial assistance programs and the prevalence of medical collections.
Ou dwe konnen ki dwa ak pwoteksyon ou genyen nan sa ki gen pou wè avèk bòdwo medikal ak rekouvreman
Yon ijans oswa tretman medikal ka transfòme an yon kriz finansye ou pa’t atann. Aprann dwa ou, kijan pou w pwoteje kredi ou, ak kijan pou w evite pyèj.
Alamin ang iyong mga karapatan at proteksyon pagdating sa mga medikal na singil at pangongolekta
Maaaring mauwi sa hindi inaasahang krisis pinansyal and medikal na emerhensya o paggamot. Alamin ang iyong mga karapatan, kung paano mapoprotektahan ang iyong kredito, at kung paano makaiwas sa mga suliranin.
Know your rights and protections when it comes to medical bills and collections
A medical emergency or treatment could turn into an unexpected financial crisis. Learn your rights, how to protect your credit, and how to steer clear of pitfalls.
Biết các quyền và biện pháp bảo vệ của quý vị khi đề cập tới hóa đơn và thu nợ y tế
Một trường hợp khẩn cấp hoặc điều trị y tế có thể trở thành một cuộc khủng hoảng tài chính bất ngờ. Tìm hiểu các quyền của quý vị, cách bảo vệ tín dụng của quý vị và cách tránh xa những cạm bẫy.
瞭解你關於醫療帳單和收帳的權利和保護措施
一次醫療急診或治療可能會變成一場意外的財務危機。瞭解你的權利，如何保護你的信用，以及如何避開陷阱。
Conozca sus derechos y protecciones en relación a las facturas médicas y los cobros
Una emergencia médica o un tratamiento se pueden convertir en una crisis financiera inesperada. Aprenda sus derechos, cómo proteger su crédito y cómo evitar los inconvenientes.
Are you getting the help with your medical bills you are entitled to?
Nonprofit hospitals are required to offer financial assistance to people who need it. Here’s how to ask for and receive help with medical costs.
의료비 및 추심에 대한 권리와 보호조치에 대해 알아보세요.
의료 응급 상황 또는 치료로 인해 예상치 못한 재정적 위기에 처할 수 있습니다. 권리와 신용을 보호하는 방법, 그리고 위험을 피하는 방법에 대해 알아보세요.
Знайте и защищайте свои права, касающиеся медицинских счетов и взыскания задолженности
Вызов скорой помощи и получение неотложной медицинской помощи могут обернуться неожиданным финансовым кризисом. Узнайте о своих правах и о том, как защитить свою кредитную историю и избежать ошибок.
No Surprises Act: How we are protecting people from the side effects of surprise medical bills
If the people you serve face unexpectedly high medical costs, now they have protections under the No Surprises Act, plus support from the CFPB on debts arising from charges that exceed amounts allowed under the No Surprises Act.
What to do if you’re wrongfully billed for Medicare costs
Under the Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries (QMB) program, medical providers such as doctors, hospitals, and medical supply companies aren't allowed to bill...
New protections for servicemembers and veterans alert
Information for servicemembers about new laws on VA refinances, medical debt, credit monitoring, foreclosure protection, and when they go into effect.
Save the date: Join us for the Winter 2015 Consumer Advisory Board meeting in Washington, DC
Join us for a Consumer Advisory Board meeting with Director Cordray on Thursday, February 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. EDT. During this meeting we will discuss...