Medical debt hits your credit report as soon the medical group sells your debt to a collection agency. Let’s be honest here!
Not precisely correct. If you contest a medical bill in writing then it is against the law for the provider to turn you over to collection or report you for non-payment.
The key is a written document sent via FedEx or certified return receipt mail politely contesting the charge and stating the illegality of such repercussions.
I’ve been through this, I know it to be accurate