US HB2211 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)
Status: Introduced on May 24 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-05-24 - Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Pending: House Financial Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 24 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-05-24 - Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Pending: House Financial Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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.
Title
Accuracy in Reporting Medical Debt Act of 2013
Sponsors
Rep. Gary Miller [R-CA] | Rep. John Carney [D-DE] | Rep. Carolyn McCarthy [D-NY] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2013-05-24 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. |
Subjects
Consumer affairs
Consumer credit
Debt collection
Finance and financial sector
Health care costs and insurance
Consumer credit
Debt collection
Finance and financial sector
Health care costs and insurance
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/2211/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hr2211/BILLS-113hr2211ih.pdf |