Unpaid medical bills are still harming people's credit scores despite new policies

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Unpaid medical bills are still harming people's credit scores despite new policies
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Medical debt can ruin people's credit rating — making it hard to get a loan, mortgage or credit card. People of color are most impacted by this issue and programs designed to help are falling short.

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