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Credit reports show individual and joint debts, but not as husband and wife.
For example, a married couple hold a joint mortgage it will be on both of their credit reports, individual accounts including medical bills will only appear on the CR of the spouse who incurred the debt.
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Can unpaid medical bills be reported on credit reports?
Yes, unpaid medical bills will be reported to credit bureaus not to mention the collection agency that the medical facility will pursue.
Medical bills on credit report?
unpaid collection on medical bills can possibly be reported on bureau, but payment history is not reported.
Can unpaid or late medical bills be reported on credit reports?
Yes.
Can medical bills effect your credit while making payments on them?
Yes, this is only reported on your credit report if it is a collection account.
Can medical bills be put on your credit report?
Yes. Defaulted medical bills can be reported and added to a person's CR. Privacy laws pertain to the medical records themselves, not the debt incurred from medical expenses.
How long do unpaid medical bills stay on your credit report?
Like other late payments reported to a credit reporting agency, an unpaid medical bill may stay on a credit report for up to seven years.
Can the surviving spouse's wages be garnished for the deceased spouses medical bills?
No - the surviving spouse is not liable for the deceased person's bills !
If a spouse dies and had unknown individual unsecured credit debt is the surviving spouse responsible for paying these credit cards or medical bills?
If nothing else, the spouses Estate would have to pay it, if there was $$$ for more info see www.steveshorr.com/estate.planning.htm
Where does the information contained in a credit report come from?
The information in a credit report comes from financial institutions, lenders, and creditors that report your credit activities to credit bureaus. This includes details about your credit accounts, payment history, outstanding debts, and any public records such as bankruptcies or liens.
Is a spouse responsible for deceased spouses medical bills?
No - a person's debts die with them. The spouse of a deceased person is not responsible fofr their outstanding bills.
Do uninsured medical bills go on your credit report?
no, it doesnt
Is it illegal to put overdue medical bills on a credit report?
No. Overdue medical bills, like other debts incurred, can appear on a person's credit report, especially if they go into collections.
