New Law, New Medical Debt Protections in Minnesota

Minnesotans who find themselves burdened by medical debt may find some relief thanks to a new state law, reports WCCO News. Minnesota’s Debt Fairness Act, effective September 2024, enhances medical debt protections. The law bans reporting medical debt to credit bureaus and garnishment for those earning below minimum wage, capping garnishment at 10% for others. Providers are also barred from denying necessary care due to outstanding