The Alternative You Need During Tough Financial Times
Section 128 is similar to a Chapter 13 debt repayment plan: You have three years to pay off 100% of your credit card and medical debts. For those with a smaller debt load, this type of debt settlement is sometimes the best option. Most of the institutions you owe will not report to a credit agency, and no reporting means no damage to your credit.
There are upsides and downsides to the Section 128 option. The repayment time is shorter and the debts cannot be reduced or discharged. However, the more affordable process still allows you to stop collection actions and harassing telephone calls.