Santa Barbara County churches erase $13.1 million in medical debt for 7,500 residents

Santa Barbara County churches erase $13.1 million in medical debt for 7,500 residents

Medical debt can shadow families for years, dragging down credit, limiting housing options, and making everyday bills even harder to manage.  In Santa Barbara County, though, a group of local churches has helped lift that burden for thousands of residents in one sweeping act of generosity. Here's what to know Across Santa Barbara County, 7,532 people are set to have a combined $13.1 million in medical bills wiped away after a dozen churches pool…