Akron Wipes Out $20M in Medical Debt
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Akron Eradicates $20 Million in Medical Debt for Residents: A Groundbreaking Partnership with Undue Medical Debt
Akron, in collaboration with Undue Medical Debt, has successfully wiped out $20 million in medical bills for 17,000 residents, paying only $115,000 to acquire the debt from providers and collection agencies. This initiative, approved by city council in 2023, targets those at or below 400% of the poverty line or with debt equal to at least 5% of their annual income. The program, spearheaded by former Ward one councilwoman Nancy Holland and medical students Max Brockwell and Emily Huff, aims to alleviate financial stress and improve overall well-being for thousands of Akron residents.
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