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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.

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How can I put a lock on my credit report?

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Can an unpaid medical bill from 2004 be entered on the credit report of a minor?

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