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Illinois/Portfolio Recovery Associates/Medical Debt

Dispute Portfolio Recovery Associates Medical Debt in Illinois

Portfolio Recovery Associates is collecting medical debt in Illinois where the statute of limitations is 5 years. Average medical debt: $2,459. Garnishment limit: 15% of gross wages.

5 years

Statute of Limitations

$2,459

Average Medical Debt

15% of gross wages

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

Illinois Protections

Illinois Collection Agency Act. File complaints with: AG Consumer Protection.

  • • Only 15% wage garnishment (lowest in nation)
  • • Collectors must be licensed
  • • 10-year SOL on written contracts
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