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Can my unpaid medical bills wreck my credit?
Mar
26
2010
I’m trying to find out if my credit will be affected by not paying a medical bill.
Answer #2
Yes if they turn you over to collections. Note: if you pay any amount on a regular basis, even if $1, they can not turn you over. Once in collections, it does show up on your credit report.
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Answer #3
Yes, your credit will be adversely affected.
You need to call all your creditors (hospitals and doctors) and communicate your situation with them. Ignoring a problem will make matters worse.
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Answer #1
This is a hard question to answer. Yes, your past due medical bills can show up as a negative mark on your credit report. But, a lot of creditors view past due medical bills with a little sympathy. Therefore, they are often over looked.
I’d be interested in hearing what other people think on this issue.