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Credit Bureau Disputes Initial Item Disputes

Initial CRA Dispute - Medical Collection Under $500 / Paid / Unverified

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Use to demand removal of medical collection accounts under $500, paid medical debts, or medical debts reported prior to the mandatory 1-year waiting period under CFPB rules.

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[CLIENT FULL NAME] [CLIENT ADDRESS LINE1] [CLIENT CITY], [CLIENT STATE] [CLIENT ZIP] Phone: [CLIENT PHONE] | Email: [CLIENT EMAIL] DOB: [CLIENT DOB] | SSN (last 4): XXX-XX-[CLIENT SSN LAST4] Date: [TODAY] [RECIPIENT NAME] [RECIPIENT ADDRESS BLOCK] Sent via Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested: [LETTER CERTIFIED NUMBER] RE: Demand for Immediate Deletion Pursuant to FCRA § 611 & CFPB Medical Debt Reporting Rules — Medical Debt Listing To Whom It May Concern at [BUREAU NAME], I am writing to demand the immediate deletion of an improperly reported medical collection account from my credit file. Under 15 U.S.C. § 1681i(a)(1)(A), 15 U.S.C. § 1681b(g), and CFPB medical debt enforcement standards, consumer reporting agencies must purge prohibited medical collection accounts. The disputed medical collection account is listed as follows: Collection Agency / Creditor: [ACCOUNT CREDITOR NAME] Account Number: [ACCOUNT ACCOUNT NUMBER MASKED] Reported Balance: [ACCOUNT BALANCE] Date Reported: [ACCOUNT DATE OPENED] Dispute Reason: [ACCOUNT DISPUTE REASON] Requested Action: [ACCOUNT CORRECT INFORMATION] Under CFPB rules and nationwide credit bureau standards, paid medical collections, medical debts under $500, and medical debts reported before 365 days from initial delinquency are strictly prohibited from appearing on consumer credit reports. Please delete this medical collection record immediately and provide an updated copy of my consumer credit report within 30 days. Sincerely, ____________________________________ [CLIENT FULL NAME]

Legal basis

15 U.S.C. § 1681i(a)(1)(A)15 U.S.C. § 1681b(g)CFPB Medical Debt Reporting Rule

Enclose

  • Copy of government photo ID
  • Copy of proof of residence
  • Proof of payment or insurance EOB (if applicable)

Before you send

  • Identify medical collection agency name and balance on credit report.
  • Check if balance is under $500 or if account was paid/settled.
Know this first
  • Under nationwide CRA policies and CFPB guidance, paid medical debt and medical debt under $500 are ineligible for credit reporting.

Follow up

Allow about 30 days for a response.