Everything you need to know about medical debt in Pennsylvania: the statute of limitations is 4 years, garnishment is capped at no wage garnishment for most debts, and 3 state-specific protections apply to your case.
4 years
Statute of limitations (open/revolving accounts)
$2,459
Avg. medical debt in US
No wage garnishment for most d
Garnishment limit
In Pennsylvania, medical debt falls under open/revolving accounts with a statute of limitations of 4 years. Once the SOL expires, collectors cannot sue you for the debt — but they can still call. If you make a payment or acknowledge the debt in writing, the SOL clock may restart under Pennsylvania law.
Credit/Open
4 years
Written
4 years
Oral
4 years
These strategies combine federal FDCPA protections with Pennsylvania-specific laws like the PA Fair Credit Extension Uniformity Act.
In Pennsylvania, the SOL for this debt type is 4 years — check if your debt has expired.
If a collector wins a judgment for medical debt in Pennsylvania, garnishment is limited to: No wage garnishment for most debts.
PA Fair Credit Extension Uniformity Act
File complaints: AG Consumer Protection
These Pennsylvania-specific protections apply to your medical debt case:
All Pennsylvania Debt Laws
SOL, garnishment, protections for all debt types
Medical Debt Dispute Guide
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