LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — For millions of Americans burdened by medical debt, financial relief is finally on the horizon.
A groundbreaking rule from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will eliminate medical debt from credit reports starting March 17, potentially giving millions a fresh start.
Medical debt has long been a leading cause of financial hardship, with millions of Americans struggling under its weight. For Las Vegas resident Maggie Guay, the change is life-altering.
“I finally get a chance to have some credit again,” said Guay, who is carrying $70,000 in medical debt after undergoing a heart procedure last year.
What she initially thought was a ruptured hernia turned out to be a severe heart condition requiring immediate…
