Illinois launches program to erase $1 billion in medical debt, aiding over 52,000 residents.

Illinois has launched a pilot program to eliminate medical debt, providing over $72 million in relief to more than 52,000 residents. The initiative, a partnership between the state and the nonprofit Undue Medical Debt, targets residents with low household incomes or high medical debt relative to their income. The program aims to erase $1 billion in medical debt statewide, aiming to alleviate financial stress and improve health outcomes.

November 14, 2024
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