Medical Debt Collection in Virginia

MSB is the trusted medical debt collection agency for providers across Virginia. We ensure compliant and professional recovery, maximizing your facility’s cash flow while preserving patient dignity.

Medical Debt Collection Expert

Trusted Collection Agency In Virginia

Debt recovery is a complex, high-stakes process requiring precision, regulatory compliance, and patient-centered communication. In the Commonwealth, healthcare providers face a five-year statute of limitations for written contracts, a prohibition on hospital liens against primary residences, a 6 % cap on judgment interest, and mandatory charity-care screening for nonprofit hospitals. Coupled with the 2021 Balance-Billing Protection Act and vigilant oversight by the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Section, mistakes can be costly. Partnering with Midwest Service Bureau (MSB) delivers a comprehensive hospital bill recovery workflow that converts outstanding balances into dependable revenue without harming patient relationships or triggering VCPA penalties. With over 55 years in healthcare collections and real-time insights via our Expert Analysis portal, we safeguard your cash flow and institutional reputation.

 

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MSB integrates seamlessly with Epic, Cerner, and Meditech Self-Pay Recovery. From initial account scrubbing to final payment, every medical debt collection step prioritizes HIPAA security, FDCPA compliance, and VCPA adherence.

 

Our Professional Debt Collection Approach

Phase 1: Account Review & Validation

  • Import receivables from Epic, Cerner, or Meditech and scrub for payer denials, duplicate claims, charity-care eligibility, and time-barred balances.
  • Verify compliance with surprise-billing holds under the Balance-Billing Protection Act.
  • Ensure all accounts meet Virginia statutory and hospital policy requirements before advancing to outreach.

Phase 2: Patient Contact & Communication

Initial notices are sent within 24 hours, including bilingual charity-care summaries. Multichannel outreach — voice calls, SMS, email, and secure patient portals — respects Virginia’s 8 a.m.–9 p.m. communication window and VCPA guidelines. Patients can self-manage payments through our Early-Out Patient Collections portal, establishing zero-interest payment plans in minutes.

Phase 3: Resolution & Payment Processing

Settlements, HSA draws, and payment-plan drafts post instantly to your PMS. Real-time APIs feed finance dashboards, and all receipts comply with the 6 % statutory-interest cap and VCPA disclosure requirements, completing a fully compliant Virginia medical bill collection cycle.

Turning Debt Challenges into Recovery Opportunities
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Types of Medical Debt We Collect

Hospital & Health-System Debt

Physician-Practice Collections

Specialty-Healthcare Debt

Why Hospital providers Trust MSB For Debt Collection?

Compliance, Security & Professional Standards

State-Specific Regulations

Virginia medical debt collection requires adherence to the VCPA, which prohibits fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading practices. MSB also maintains a voluntary $25,000 bond for added assurance.

  • Written contracts: five-year statute of limitations (Va. Code § 8.01-246).
  • Oral/open accounts: three-year limitation (Va. Code § 8.01-246(4)).
  • Hospital charity-care: free or discounted care per Va. Code § 32.1-137.08.
  • Balance-Billing Protection: disputes remain out of collections until arbitration (Va. Code § 38.2-3445.01).
  • Interest caps: judgments limited to 6 %.

HIPAA Compliance

All PHI is encrypted in transit and at rest, with role-based access controls and immutable audit logs. Communications only disclose necessary patient and service information.

FDCPA Adherence

Federal fair debt collection rules — no harassment, proper hours, accurate reporting — are enforced. MSB reviews all flagged interactions within 24 hours to ensure compliance with FDCPA and VCPA regulations.

Our Track Record

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Center for Same Day Surgery
Midwest Service Bureau is a company that truly looks out for the greater good of their client. They want to see their clients thrive, even if that means they do not make a profit. Any time I have ever had a question I call Midwest and they have the answer. Any time I have needed advice they have been there for me and have guided me through the process. Their customer service is outstanding and their work ethic is even better! I couldn’t imagine a time when I wouldn’t need them.
Advanced/Preferred Physical Therapy
The team at Midwest Service Bureau has earned our trust for over 10 years based on their service, results, performance, and rates and that’s why they will continue to receive all our collection business. They deliver excellent customer service with quick responses, unlimited willingness to lend their assistance, ethical work values, and even training seminars that provide us with other processes and tools to reduce our collections activity. On top of that, I enjoy the relationships I have made with the people of MSB over the years. I have no reservation in recommending Midwest Service Bureau to others.
Earnest Heat & Air, Inc.
We have been doing business with Midwest Service Bureau for a while now. They have an extremely high recovery rate. They are always right on top of things, and get the job done. We have other credit services calling us but, we always tell them that we are happy with who we are using. We would highly recommend them to anyone.
Inspire ENT & Pulmonology
Our office has had a great experience with Midwest Service Bureau. The staff is very helpful and knowledgeable, always available to answer questions. Our representative comes into our office once a month to check in and see how things are going for us. If we have any questions or issues they take the time to get them resolved. Midwest also offers training for the staff. We did take advantage of this opportunity and it was very helpful to the staff members that had no previous experience with collections. Through the training, the front office staff learned what information they should be gathering and the importance of it. I would highly recommend Midwest Service Bureau if you are looking for a collection agency.
Debbie P. Collection Manager
I have been employed with Sunflower Bank for over 20 years as the collection manager, and during that time have dealt with Midwest Service Bureau, LLC regarding collection accounts to include credit cards, loans, and deposit accounts. I have also dealt with them prior to coming to Sunflower Bank when I worked for GMAC out of Wichita, KS for roughly ten years. Micki Kell who is the President of this organization and her staff have provided wonderful customer service the entire time. A representative from the organization always contacted us in person once a month, and the face-to-face contact was always greatly appreciated. Their staff was always available to answer any questions or address any concerns we had. Their software program was very user friendly and make it an easy way to communicate regarding accounts. I would definitely recommend this organization if you are looking for a company to handle your collection accounts.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long can medical debt be pursued legally in Virginia?

Virginia’s statute of limitations for medical debt is typically 5 years. After that period, legal action to enforce payment becomes limited, although the debt may still show as owed.

Yes, paying or settling the debt may help improve your credit profile. Many paid medical collections can be removed from your credit report entirely.

Yes. MSB is fully HIPAA-compliant. Only necessary billing data is used—never your personal medical diagnosis or treatment information.

You may request an affordable payment plan or settlement option. We’ll work with you to create a monthly or structured plan appropriate for your financial situation.

MSB is trusted for our respectful patient communication, transparent process, and strong recovery performance. We help healthcare providers collect unpaid bills while maintaining professionalism and fairness.

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Address: 625 W. Maple St., Wichita, KS 67213

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Virginia medical debt collection is a tight-rope walk: the Commonwealth enforces a five-year statute of limitations on written contracts, bars hospital liens on a patient’s home, caps judgment interest at 6 %, and requires nonprofit facilities to screen every patient for charity care. Add Virginia’s 2021 Balance-Billing Protection Act and aggressive oversight from the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Section, and one slip can cost thousands. By partnering with Midwest Service Bureau (MSB), you secure a Virginia medical debt collection workflow that converts receivables into predictable revenue, without harming patient trust or triggering VCPA penalties. Backed by 55 years of healthcare collections and live analytics in our Expert Analysis portal, we keep your cash flow and reputation healthy.

Virginia Medical Debt Collection Laws

State-Specific Regulations

  • Statute of limitations – Five years on written contracts (Va. Code § 8.01-246) and three years on oral/open accounts (§ 8.01-246(4)); any partial payment or signed promise restarts the clock.
  • Hospital debt-relief package (HB 573/SB 561, 2020) – Bars liens on a patient’s primary residence, limits wage-garnishment to 25 % of disposable earnings, and caps judgment interest on medical debt at 6 %.
  • Charity-Care & Payment Plans (Va. Code § 32.1-137.08) – Nonprofit hospitals must:
    • Offer free care to patients ≤ 200 % FPL and discounts up to 400 % FPL.
    • Provide 12-month, zero-interest payment plans on request.
    • Wait 60 days after the first post-service bill before “extraordinary collection actions.”
  • Balance Billing Protection Act (Va. Code § 38.2-3445.01) – Out-of-network balances under dispute stay out of collections until payer–provider arbitration concludes.

HIPAA & Breach-Notification

MSB encrypts all PHI in transit and at rest, applies role-based access, and follows Virginia’s 30-day breach-notice rule (Va. Code § 18.2-186.6). Immutable audit logs live in our HIPAA + FDCPA compliance hub, ready for inspection.

VCPA, FDCPA & Licensing

Virginia has no separate collection-agency license, but the Virginia Consumer Protection Act (VCPA, Va. Code § 59.1-196 et seq.) makes any “fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading” practice actionable, with treble damages. MSB’s collectors complete annual VCPA & FDCPA refreshers and maintain a voluntary $25 000 bond for added assurance, ensuring every Virginia medical debt collection call is courteous and lawful.

Credit-reporting note: Virginia has not banned medical tradelines; MSB suppresses reporting on request and is tracking the CFPB’s proposed 2025 nationwide prohibition.

Our Virginia Medical Debt Collection Process

Phase 1 – Account Review & Validation

We import receivables from Epic, Cerner, or Meditech Self-Pay Recovery, then scrub each file for payer denials, duplicate claims, charity-care eligibility, surprise-billing holds, and time-barred balances—so only compliant Virginia medical debt collection accounts advance.

Phase 2 – Patient Contact & Communication

First notices mail within 24 hours and include bilingual charity-care summaries. Voice, SMS, email, and portal outreach respect Virginia’s 8 a.m.–9 p.m. window and VCPA scripting. Patients can self-serve through our Early-Out Patient Collections portal, setting up zero-interest plans in minutes.

Phase 3 – Resolution & Payment Processing

Settlements, HSA draws, and payment-plan drafts post instantly to your PMS; real-time APIs feed finance dashboards. All receipts satisfy VCPA disclosure standards and the 6 % statutory-interest cap, closing the loop on fully compliant Virginia medical debt collection.

Types of Medical Debt We Collect

Hospital & Health-System Debt

  • Emergency-department visits
  • Inpatient & outpatient surgeries
  • Diagnostic imaging & lab services
  • Surgical implants & supplies

Physician-Practice Collections

  • Primary-care appointments
  • Specialist consults & office procedures
  • Ancillary lab/imaging referrals

Specialty Healthcare Debt

Benefits for Virginia Healthcare Providers

Improved Cash Flow

Clients using our Virginia medical debt collection program cut AR days by 30 %, freeing capital for staffing and tech upgrades.

Compliance Assurance

HIPAA encryption, 6 % interest-cap workflows, and charity-care screening shield you from AG scrutiny and negative press.

Patient Relationship Preservation

Empathy-first scripting, transparent billing, and flexible payment options keep Net Promoter Scores high, even during challenging Virginia medical debt collection conversations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the statute of limitations for medical debt in Virginia?

Five years for written contracts, three for oral/open accounts; a partial payment or new written promise restarts the five-year clock.

Can medical debt affect my credit score in Virginia?

Yes—medical tradelines may still appear. MSB can suppress reporting on request and will adjust when federal rules change.

How does medical debt collection differ from other debt?

Virginia medical debt collection must observe HIPAA, VCPA, a 6 % judgment-interest cap, hospital lien & garnishment limits, charity-care screening, and the five-year statute, stricter than standard consumer debt.

What should I do if I receive a medical debt collection notice?

Review the itemized bill, compare charges with your Explanation of Benefits, and contact MSB within 30 days to dispute or arrange a payment plan.

Contact Our Virginia Medical Debt Collection Team

Ready to strengthen your revenue cycle? Reach our nationwide MSB headquarters, serving Virginia providers every day.

Phone: 316-263-1051
Address: 625 W. Maple St., Wichita, KS 67213