Medical bills can land in your mailbox seemingly out of the blue. And if you’ve ever been caught off guard by one, you aren’t alone. However, a new policy in Georgia is changing how hospital bills impact your credit. State-level protections are moving toward removing medical debt from credit reports. This could have a positive impact on a lot of people. In Georgia alone, thousands of residents carry medical debt that impacts their ability to get loans or housing. Here is what folks in Georgia need to know about this, and how it can affect you.
