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Gov. Hochul signs bills relieving New Yorkers from medical debt woes

The laws ban hospitals from reporting medical debt to credit agencies, meaning a person's credit score won't take a massive hit from hospital bills.

News 12 Staff

Dec 13, 2023, 12:33 PM

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New Yorkers may be getting a break from medical debt thanks to a series of bills signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul.

The laws ban hospitals from reporting medical debt to credit agencies, meaning a person's credit score won't take a massive hit from hospital bills.

This will also slow down the surge of debt collector calls.

The legislation includes making it illegal for drugmakers to hike prices during a shortage and makes it easier to avoid automatic subscription renewals.

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