Tag: undue_medical_debt
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Beshear Signs Order to Erase $250 Million in Medical Debt for 130,000 Kentuckians
Gov. Andy Beshear's executive order directs $2.5 million to Undue Medical Debt, wiping out $250 million in medical debt for more than 130,000 Kentuckians, with relief letters arriving by mail.
Politics and GovernmentHealthState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEconomyLegal Andy BeshearTeam Kentucky Medical Debt Relief ProgramUndue Medical Debtmedical debtKentuckyCourtney Werpy StoryMelissa HenryKentucky Governor's Office
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Governor Whitmer Announces Second Round of Medical Debt Forgiveness, Erasing Over $74 Million
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a second round of medical debt forgiveness, totaling over $74 million for nearly 72,000 residents. This brings the state's total relief to over $200 million, aiming to alleviate financial burdens and improve access to healthcare.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessState GovernmentsEconomySocial IssuesLegal MichiganMedical Debt ForgivenessGovernor Gretchen WhitmerUndue Medical DebtHealthcareFinancial ReliefLansingOffice of Michigan Governor
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Connecticut Erases $315 Million in Medical Debt for 97,000 Residents
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.
Politics and GovernmentHealthGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues ConnecticutMedical DebtGovernor Ned LamontUndue Medical DebtHealthcareFinancial ReliefARPA FundingConnecticut Governors Office