Illinois Eliminates $1.1 Billion in Medical Debt for Residents

More than $1.1 billion in medical debt erased in Illinois, with the help of a state program – Chicago Tribune*

Cook County’s separate program had terminated more than $664,000 of medical debt for 556,815 Cook County residents as of June. That program, which started in 2022, has been funded with $9 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds.

More than $1.1 billion in medical debt erased in Illinois, with the help of a state program

More than 500,000 Illinois residents have so far benefitted from the program, with average debt relief of about $1,200 a person, according to the governor’s office.

Illinois eliminates $1.1 billion in medical debt for residents

Illinois has paid over $1.1 billion in outstanding medical debt for eligible residents.