The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has finalized a rule removing an estimated $49 billion in medical bills from the credit reports of 15 million Americans, preventing banks from using medical information in their lending decisions and debt collectors from intimidating medical bill payers.
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Posted in2024 Elections
Kamala Harris has a plan for Black men–Trump never did
Vice President Kamala Harris has proposed a comprehensive agenda for Black men that includes business loans, job opportunities, more Black male teachers, health equity, weed equity, ban the box, mentorship programs, support for Black farmers, debt relief, and crypto protection.
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Federal administrator Lisa Gomez shares tips to combat burden of medical bills
The Employee Benefit Security Administration (EBSA) is working to assist citizens with their employer-sponsored retirement benefits and health benefit plans, and is working with small business owners to ensure they understand the coverage and benefits available to their employees.