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Rhode Island Clears 9K Medical Debts | Providence News
Rhode Island is erasing medical debt for thousands—over 9,000 residents have seen bills totaling $16 million wiped clean in just two years. Partnering with nonprofit Undue Medical Debt, the state buys medical debt at a discount and pays it off with state funds, turning just $1 million into life-changing relief. Stories like a mom freed from $900 in fertility treatment debt show how this lifts real burdens. Qualify if your debt equals 5%+ of income or you’re at or below 400% of federal poverty—no application needed, you’ll get a letter with the treasurer’s seal. And officials are already…
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