 TITLE: How Does Medical Debt Affect Your Credit Score? CONTENT: Can Medical Bills Be Removed From My Credit Report?\n---------------------------------------------------\nMedical billers and insurance companies make mistakes, and criminals may steal your identity to get medical care. If you have medical collections on your credit report that are not accurate or are the result of fraud, you can dispute them with the credit bureaus. If the dispute is settled in your favor, the accounts can be updated or removed from your credit report.\nThese disputes are free to file, and will need to be filed separately with each bureau that lists the incorrect information. Be prepared to provide evidence of your claim. For example, you might need records from the collection agency, insurance company or health care provider, copies of canceled checks, or a credit card statement showing that the bill has been paid. END