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April 22, 2024, Maine became the most recent state to enact legislation aimed at limiting the collection of medical debt. The law, An Act to Prohibit Unfair Practices Related to the Collection of Medical Debt, amends Maine’s Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and concerns fees and interest, a litigation exemption, and the definition of medical debt. The full bill can be found here and goes into effect on August 9, 2024.
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HUTCHINSON, Kan. -- National Credit Adjusters’ company services are rooted in their core values of integrity, honesty, and transparency. With offices in Kansas, Arizona, and Jamaica, the organization actively works within its local communities to promote better health and happiness. In April, NCA worked closely with its Jamaica office to launch an incredible food drive dedicated to providing food for the West Haven Children’s Home.
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The Court of Appeals of Indiana recently upheld a lower court’s decision that a debt buyer who purchased a portfolio of defaulted student loans and placed an account with a collection agency qualifies as a “debt collector” under both Indiana state law and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).
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