District of Columbia Medical Debt Laws

Everything you need to know about medical debt in District of Columbia: SOL is 3 years, garnishment capped at 25% of disposable earnings, and 2 state-specific protections apply.

3 years

SOL (open/revolving accounts)

$2,459

Avg medical debt

25% of disposable earnings

Garnishment cap

How to Dispute Medical Debt in District of Columbia

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

District of Columbia State Law

DC Debt Collection Act

File complaints: Office of the Attorney General

Relevant Federal Laws

FDCPA (15 USC 1692)
FCRA (15 USC 1681)
FTC Act 5
CFPB Reg F

District of Columbia Consumer Protections

Short 3-year SOL for all debt types

Strong consumer protection enforcement

Medical Debt Tips for District of Columbia Residents

ALWAYS get an itemized bill before paying

Nonprofit hospitals must offer financial assistance

Medical debt has 365-day credit reporting grace period

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