California / Second Round Sub / Medical Debt Dispute Second Round Sub Medical Debt in California Second Round Sub 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 Second Round Sub Violations Collecting debts they cannot substantiate Failing to cease collection after dispute Inaccurate credit bureau reportingDispute 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% routinelyCalifornia 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