CT lawmakers explore legislation to curb medical credit cards

CT Mirror – Wednesday, February 25, 2026
By Katy Golvala

Legislators on Connecticut’s General Law Committee are considering a bill aimed at ensuring consumers understand the potential pitfalls of medical credit cards before signing up.

Hundreds of thousands of dentists, doctors and veterinarians across the country offer patients the option to apply for medical credit cards to help pay for out-of-pocket costs. CareCredit, the largest and most recognizable medical credit card brand in the country, is offered by Stamford-based Synchrony Bank.

Some health providers say the products help patients pay for necessary care that might not be covered by insurance. But consumer advocates say in some cases medical credit cards can be predatory.

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