Asta Funding is collecting medical debt in Virginia where the statute of limitations is 5 years. Average medical debt: $2,459. Garnishment limit: 25% of disposable earnings.
5 years
Statute of Limitations
$2,459
Average Medical Debt
25% of disposable ea
Garnishment Limit
Known Asta Funding Violations
Purchasing and collecting severely aged debts
Failing to disclose debt buyer status
Adding unauthorized post-charge-off interest
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
Virginia Protections
Virginia Consumer Protection Act. File complaints with: AG Consumer Protection.
• VCPA allows treble damages for willful violations