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flag Arizona cancels $642M in medical debt for 485K residents using federal funds.

flag Arizona has canceled $642 million in medical debt for over 485,000 residents through a state-nonprofit partnership using American Rescue Plan funds. flag The program, led by Undue Medical Debt, automatically forgives debt for individuals at or below 400% of the federal poverty level or those with medical bills equaling at least 5% of their income. flag No application is needed—eligible individuals are notified by mail. flag The initiative, which began in 2024, aims to relieve up to $2 billion in debt statewide, with $1.3 billion still available. flag The relief, provided by purchasing debt at a discount and canceling it, removes negative credit impacts and carries no tax liability. flag Governor Katie Hobbs praised the effort as a major step toward economic stability.

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