/tags/medical-debt Medical debt en-US Copyright Sat, 28 Dec 2024 14:14:41 GMT /money-and-personal-finances/2024-12-28/most-medical-debt-can-no-longer-hurt-your-credit-score-under-new-california-law A new state law will keep medical debt off your credit report, sparing a hit to your all-important credit score. This is a big deal for California where millions struggle with unpaid medical bills. It takes effect Jan. 1, 2025. Sat, 28 Dec 2024 14:14:41 GMT /money-and-personal-finances/2024-12-28/most-medical-debt-can-no-longer-hurt-your-credit-score-under-new-california-law Ana B. Ibarra