VA Medical Debt

Virginia Medical Debt Laws

Everything you need to know about medical debt in Virginia: SOL is 5 years, garnishment capped at 25% of disposable earnings, and 2 state-specific protections apply.

5 years

SOL (open/revolving accounts)

$2,459

Avg medical debt

25% of disposable earnings

Garnishment cap

How to Dispute Medical Debt in Virginia

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 State Law

Virginia Consumer Protection Act

File complaints: AG Consumer Protection

Relevant Federal Laws

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

Virginia Consumer Protections

VCPA allows treble damages for willful violations

$25,000 homestead exemption plus $500/dependent

Medical Debt Tips for Virginia 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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