The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) Technical Assistance Center is hosting an upcoming webinar to address the issue of inaccurate medical bills among older adults, as shown in a recent study from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). This session will explore the impact of these inaccurate bills, including coercive credit reporting, and provide insights into federal consumer debt collection and credit reporting rights. Participants will have the opportunity to share experiences, best practices, and approaches for assisting consumers dealing with medical debt and inaccuracies in their medical bills.
Speakers:
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Hector Ortiz, Senior Policy Analyst, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
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Beverly Yang, Policy Analyst, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
This webinar will take place on Thursday, September 28 at 12:00 p.m. ET.