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ROSS

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Subject: Medical Bills and Credit

Sat Oct 24, 2009 1:33 pm

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debranewell2008

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Sat Oct 24, 2009 11:44 pm

Hi Ross,

Yes a medical bill is just like any other debt you owe. If you don't pay it they turn it over to a collection agency and not paying it gets reported as a genitive item on your report for 7 years. So your score will take a hit because of this.

fireyone

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Sun Oct 25, 2009 2:29 pm

I use to have this misconception myself. This is definatly not true. I actually have a medical bill on my account I have been trying to resolve for almost a year. They really do count against your credit. Most medical places have to accept a payment as low as $10. This is showing effort that you are trying to pay and making good effort. Also with a=making a payment of at least that amount they are not allowed to report the debt as a bad one to your credit report. Hope this helped you out. I know how all those medical bills can add up quickly,even with coverage.

Justin

Justin

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Mon Oct 26, 2009 5:36 am

Hi Ross,

Yes, medical bills can affect your credit, if the medical providers report it to the credit bureaus, in case you miss payments. Hence, the best way to build a good credit history is to keep paying your bills on time. This implies to all your bills.
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