Read previewNearly 1 million Arizona residents will soon see their medical debt balances turn to zero.
AdvertisementA February analysis conducted by nonprofit health organization KFF, based on government data, estimated that about 20 million Americans owe at least $220 billion in medical debt, with 14 million people owing over $1,000 in medical debt and about 3 million people owing more than $10,000.
Ned Lamont, who announced in early February that the state would cancel $650 million in medical debt for about 250,000 residents.
Arizonans deserve a break, and they deserve a government that fights for them, helping ensure that medical debt is not going to torpedo their lives."
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