NYC joins a growing wave of local governments erasing residents’ medical debt

Cook County board president Toni Preckwinkle (center) announces the county

The city is partnering with the nonprofit RIP Medical Debt to buy up and forgive unpaid medical bills. The trend started in Cook County, Ill., and is spreading to cities across the country.

(Image credit: Cook County, Ill.)

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