How to Get Medical Bills Off Your Credit Report

If you have unpaid medical bills that are affecting your credit score, here are some tips on how you can get them removed.

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Check your credit report

You should check your credit report regularly to make sure that all of your information is accurate and up to date. You can get a free copy of your credit report from each of the three major credit reporting agencies – Experian, TransUnion and Equifax – once every 12 months.

If you find any inaccuracies on your credit report, you can file a dispute with the credit bureau to have the information removed.

Find the medical bills that are being reported

Check your credit report to see which medical bills are being reported. Each credit reporting bureau has its own process for obtaining a credit report. Once you have your report, look over it carefully to find any medical bills that are being reported. If you don’t see any, that’s great news! If you do see medical bills being reported, make a note of the date of service and the name of the creditor so you can begin to dispute them.

Dispute the medical bills with the credit bureaus

You can get medical bills removed from your credit report by disputing them with the credit bureaus. The credit bureaus are required to investigate your dispute and remove any inaccurate or unverifiable information from your credit report.

To dispute medical bills with the credit bureaus, you will need to send a letter to each bureau that includes the following:
-Your full name, address, and phone number
-A copy of your credit report with the disputed medical bill highlighted
-A statement explaining why you believe the medical bill is inaccurate or unverifiable
-Any supporting documentation that you have (for example, proof that you paid the bill)

You can find the contact information for the credit bureaus on their websites:
-Equifax: https://www.equifax.com/personal/credit-report-services/
-Experian: https://www.experian.com/help/disputes/addressing-credit-report-errors.html
-TransUnion: https://www.transunion.com/credit-disputes/dispute-your-credit

Negotiate with the medical providers to have the bills removed

You can try to negotiate with the medical providers to have the bills removed. You can explain your financial situation and try to work out a payment plan that you can afford. You can also ask if they would be willing to accept a lower amount if you pay the bill in full. If you are successful in negotiating a lower amount, be sure to get the agreement in writing before you make any payments.

If you are unable to negotiate a lower amount, you can still try to dispute the debt with the credit bureaus. You will need to send a letter to each bureau explaining why you believe the debt is not your responsibility. Be sure to include any supporting documentation that you have. The credit bureaus have 30 days to investigate your claim and remove the debt if they agree it is not yours.

You may also want to consider talking to a consumer law attorney. They may be able to help you resolve your debt without having to pay anything.

Set up a payment plan with the medical providers

If you have unpaid medical bills, you may be wondering how to get them off your credit report. The first step is to contact the medical provider and set up a payment plan. You should also make sure that the provider reports the debt to the credit bureaus. Once you have a payment plan in place, your debt will show as active on your credit report, which will help improve your credit scores.