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California/Portfolio Recovery Associates/Medical Debt

Dispute Portfolio Recovery Associates Medical Debt in California

Portfolio Recovery Associates is collecting medical debt in California where the statute of limitations is 4 years. Average medical debt: $2,459. Garnishment limit: 25% or amount exceeding 40x min wage.

4 years

Statute of Limitations

$2,459

Average Medical Debt

25% or amount exceed

Garnishment Limit

Known Portfolio Recovery Associates Violations

  • Filing lawsuits on time-barred debt
  • Adding unauthorized fees to original balance
  • Calling outside permitted hours

Dispute Strategies

  • Request itemized bill with CPT codes
  • Check for No Surprises Act violations
  • Apply for hospital financial assistance
  • Dispute errors line by line
  • Negotiate — hospitals accept 40-60% routinely

California Protections

Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. File complaints with: AG Consumer Protection.

  • • Rosenthal Act applies to ORIGINAL creditors too (not just collectors)
  • • Strong wage exemptions — up to 75%
  • • Community property state
  • • 2-year SOL for oral contracts
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