The suspension applies to student, medical and other state-referred debt until at least Feb. 28.
2/2/2021 12:00
New York Attorney General Letitia James has extended the suspension of debt collection for medical and student debt owed to the state of New York through at least the end of February in response to financial impacts resulting from the spread of COVID-19.
The suspension applies to medical and student debt that has been specifically referred to the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) for collection, according to a news release from the OAG.
The OAG will assess the needs of consumers and may issue an extension beyond Feb. 28, 2021.
The attorney general will also continue to accept applications “for suspension of all other types of debt owed to the state of New York and referred to the OAG for collection,” according to the news release.
Interest accrual and collection of fees on outstanding state medical and student debt are suspended as well.