Medical Debt Protections in Virginia
State protections for medical debt in Virginia, including credit reporting and collection limits.
Short answer: Suits to collect medical debt owed directly to a health care provider must be filed within 3 years of the due date of the final invoice (or within 3 years of a breach of a payment plan). Va. Code 8.01-246(B)
| Medical debt protections | Suits to collect medical debt owed directly to a health care provider must be filed within 3 years of the due date of the final invoice (or within 3 years of a breach of a payment plan). This does not apply to services paid through Department of Medical Assistance Services programs. Source: Va. Code 8.01-246(B) |
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FAQ
What protections apply to medical debt in Virginia?
Suits to collect medical debt owed directly to a health care provider must be filed within 3 years of the due date of the final invoice (or within 3 years of a breach of a payment plan). This does not apply to services paid through Department of Medical Assistance Services programs.
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