Accuracy in Reporting Medical Debt Act of 2013
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 24, 2013)
Accuracy in Reporting Medical Debt Act of 2013 - Amends the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act to prohibit debt collectors, during a 120-day period, from reporting a medical debt (arising from the receipt of medical services, products, or devices) to any consumer reporting agency if the consumer, within a specified timeframe, disputes the validity of such debt through a written statement that the consumer is: (1) continuing to communicate with an insurance company to determine coverage for the debt, (2) disputing the amount or existence of the debt, or (3) awaiting a determination on an application for financial assistance when the consumer provides evidence of such application.
Prohibits this Act from having any effect on when a debt collector may engage in activities to collect or attempt to collect any debt owed or due or asserted to be owed.
What just happenedMay 24, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 24, 2013
- May 24, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- May 24, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 24, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House