45 C.F.R. § 30.13

Debt reporting and use of credit reporting agencies

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(a) Reporting delinquent debts. (1) The Secretary will report delinquent debts over $100 to credit bureaus or other automated databases. Debts arising under the Social Security Act are excluded from paragraph (a).

(2) Debts owed by individuals will be reported to consumer reporting agencies pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(b)(12).

(3) Once a debt has been referred to Treasury for collection, any subsequent reporting to or updating of a credit bureau or other automated database may be handled by the Treasury.

(4) Where there is reason to believe that a bankruptcy petition has been filed with respect to a debtor, the Office of the General Counsel should be contacted for legal advice concerning the impact of the Bankruptcy Code, particularly with respect to the applicability of the automatic stay, 11 U.S.C. 362, and the procedures for obtaining relief from such stay prior to proceeding under paragraph (a) of this section.

(5) If the debtor has not received prior written notice under § 30.11(b), before reporting a delinquent debt under this section, the Secretary shall provide the debtor at least 60 days written notice of the amount and nature of the debt; that the debt is delinquent and the Department intends to report the debt to a credit bureau (including the specific information that will be disclosed); that the debtor has the right to dispute the accuracy and validity of the information being disclosed; and, if a previous opportunity was not provided, that the debtor may request review within the Department of the debt or rescheduling of payment. The Secretary may disclose only the individual's name, address, and social security number and the nature, amount, status and history of the debt.

(b) Use of credit reporting agencies. The Secretary may also use credit reporting agencies to obtain credit reports to evaluate the financial status of loan applicants, potential contractors and grantees; to determine a debtor's ability to repay a debt; and to locate debtors. In the case of an individual, the Secretary may disclose, as a routine use under 5 U.S.C 552a(b)(3), only the individual's name, address, and Social Security number and the purpose for which the information will be used.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 6 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1996–2025 · leading case: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Dep't of Pub. Welfare v. United States Dep't of Health & Human Servs. United States of Am., 101 F.3d 939 (3rd Cir. 1996).

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Dep't of Pub. Welfare v. United States Dep't of Health & Human Servs. United States of Am., 101 F.3d 939 (3rd Cir. 1996). · cites it 7× “261 (1987) (codified at 45 C.F.R. § 30.13 ). *942 Under the-HHS regulations at issue, interest on debts owed to HHS accrues from the date notice of -the debt is mailed to the debtor, unless the debt is paid within 30 days of the notice.”

United States v. Bloom, 925 F. Supp. 426 (E.D. La. 1996). “§ 254o(b)(l); 45 C.F.R. § 30.13 (f). As of January 31,1996, DHHS computed Bloom’s scholarship debt to be $520,403.”

City of New York v. Wing, 727 N.E.2d 860 (NY 2000). · cites it 2× “The regulations of HHS, dealing with the collection of claims, direct that interest will accrue on all debts from the date the party has notice of the debt (45 CFR 30.13 [a] [1]). The regulations require that when administrative costs are assessed on debts (45 CFR 30.”

Sylvester v. Inland Bay (3rd Cir. 1996). · cites it 6× “261 (1987) (codified at 45 C.F.R. § 30.13 ). Under the HHS regulations at issue, interest on debts owed to HHS accrues from the date notice of the debt is mailed to the debtor, unless the debt is paid within 30 days of the notice.”

City of New York v. Wing, 252 A.D.2d 173 (N.Y. App. Div. 1998). “On the 75 unchallenged cases, HHS recouped $31,200,405 from DSS in April 1995; this sum included $20,748,405 in foster care maintenance payments and $10,452,000 in interest (see, 45 CFR 30.13, 30.14). With respect to the remaining cases, HHS reviewed DSS’ documentation and…”

MSP Recovery Claims, Series LLC v. Massachusetts Bay Ins. Co. (D. Mass. 2025). “378(d); 45 C.F.R § 30.13(a); U.S. Dep’t Health & Hum.”

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MSP Recovery Claims, Series LLC v. Massachusetts Bay Ins. Co. (D. Mass. 2025). “378(d); 45 C.F.R § 30.13(a); U.S. Dep’t Health & Hum.”

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Dep't of Pub. Welfare v. United States Dep't of Health & Human Servs. United States of Am., 101 F.3d 939 (3rd Cir. 1996). “261 (1987) (codified at 45 C.F.R. § 30.13 ). *942 Under the-HHS regulations at issue, interest on debts owed to HHS accrues from the date notice of -the debt is mailed to the debtor, unless the debt is paid within 30 days of the notice.”

Sylvester v. Inland Bay (3rd Cir. 1996). “261 (1987) (codified at 45 C.F.R. § 30.13 ). Under the HHS regulations at issue, interest on debts owed to HHS accrues from the date notice of the debt is mailed to the debtor, unless the debt is paid within 30 days of the notice.”

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