DC Medical Debt Mitigation Amendment Act of 2026 Takes Effect
The District of Columbia's new law sets requirements for medical debt collection, credit reporting, financial assistance, payment plans and medical financing.
The District of Columbia's Medical Debt Mitigation Amendment Act of 2026 took effect on August 20, 2026, according to the National Law Review.
The measure establishes new requirements governing medical debt collection, credit reporting, financial assistance, payment plans and medical financing, the National Law Review reported.
The National Law Review described the proceeding stage as a final rule.
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- D.C. Enacts Broad Medical Debt Protectionsnatlawreview.com
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- Version 110 Sept 2026, 23:57current
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