Minnesota Attorney General speaks on Debt Fairness Act
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(ABC 6 News) — In Minnesota, the Debt Fairness Act is now in effect to help Minnesotans struggling with medical debt.
Under the law, which took effect on Tuesday, medical debt cannot be automatically transferred to a spouse, cannot be used to deny care, and cannot be reported to credit agencies.
Attorney General Keith Ellison celebrated the law at a press conference on Wednesday.
“This law is a victory for all Minnesotans really because it gives a fair, more dignified system for those dealing with medical debt,” Ellison said.
Ellison also announced a free debt fairness legal clinic happening on Saturday, October 5th for anyone struggling to take part in one-on-one sessions.
More information can be found here.