Posts Tagged ‘medical debt’
New Law Excluding Medical Debt from Credit Reporting Now in Effect in Delaware
Legislation that protects families from the long-term financial consequences of illness and injury is now in effect in Delaware. Senate Bill 156 prohibits the reporting of medical debt to consumer reporting agencies and prohibits any medical debt from being included on a consumer report went into effect today. The bill was passed unanimously in both…
Read MoreSenate Bill 156: Delaware Legislation Addressing Medical Debt and Credit Reporting
 A federal judge recently struck down a national rule that barred medical debt from appearing on consumer credit reports. In response, Delaware has enacted its own legislation—Senate Bill 156—crafted to make sure that medical debt will not be used as a negative factor in credit scores, employment decisions, or housing applications. Sponsored by Senator…
Read MoreGovernor Meyer Delivers State of the State Address
Governor Matt Meyer this afternoon delivered his 2025 State of the State Address before a joint session of the Delaware General Assembly. During the address, Governor Meyer highlighted issues surrounding medical debt… Governor Meyer called for decisive action on other key priorities including education reform, affordable housing, accessible healthcare, workforce development, and efficient government operations. ———————————————————————————–  Governor Matt Meyer…
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