CT · medical-debt statute of limitations
Connecticut
Written contract
6 yr
Open account / oral
6 yr
Most common for medical
6 yr
Open-account period
How medical debt is treated in Connecticut
Connecticut applies a 6-year limit to contract actions, including medical bills (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-576).
Last verified June 16, 2026.
Can the clock restart?
A written acknowledgment or new promise can restart the clock; the effect of a bare payment is weaker. Avoid signing anything that admits the debt.
Medical-debt credit reporting in Connecticut
Connecticut's Public Act 24-6 (§ 20-7i, effective July 1, 2024) restricts medical-debt credit reporting. Enforceability is subject to the federal-preemption dispute affecting all state bans.
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Connecticut medical-debt questions
Note on credit reporting: The CFPB finalized a rule in January 2025 to remove most medical bills from consumer credit reports, but it was VACATED on July 11, 2025 by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas (Cornerstone Credit Union League v. CFPB) and is NOT in effect as of 2026. The court also held that the federal FCRA preempts similar state laws. Do not assume medical bills are barred from credit reports under federal law — confirm the current status on consumerfinance.gov. CFPB.