Tag: medical_debt

Connecticut Erases $315 Million in Medical Debt for 97,000 Residents

2 Jun 2026 1:13 p.m. · Source: Connecticut Governors Office

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced nearly $315 million in medical debt will be erased for 97,000 residents. This fourth round brings total relief to over $513 million for 252,000 people, supported by state funding and Undue Medical Debt.

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Senate Moves to Challenge BCFP Rule Withdrawals on Servicemembers and Medical Debt

13 May 2026 6:38 p.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

The Senate is reviewing two joint resolutions to disapprove BCFP rule withdrawals. S.J.Res.132 concerns servicemember financial risks, while S.J.Res.141 addresses medical debt collection, aiming to restore consumer protections.

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