Tag: healthcare

Medical Debt & Credit Reports: New Guidelines Released.

On September 15, 2017, new credit reporting guidelines will be instituted nationwide. The three credit bureaus will implement a 180-day waiting period before listing medical debt on a consumer’s credit report.

The Senate GOP Bill, Explained.

The 142-page Senate GOP Bill known as the Better Care Reconciliation Act was released last week.

This article is a neutral, easily digestible explanation that breaks down the complexity of the bill, and describes the potential implications on current health insurance policies.

Insulin & EpiPens: The High Price of Staying Alive.

The EpiPen isn’t the only drug causing sticker shock at the pharmacy check out counter: the cost of insulin has spiked, leaving some diabetics with a monthly pharmacy bill as high as their mortgage.