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Connecticut Clears $315M in Medical Debt
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- Jun 2, 2026
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- 74
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Summary
Connecticut’s rolling out its fourth major medical debt relief wave, sending letters this week to nearly 98,000 residents—erasing $315 million in bills. Since 2024, the state has wiped out over $513 million for more than 250,000 people, targeting low-income families whose medical debt eats into their budgets. Funded by $6.5 million from the American Rescue Plan, the program, run with nonprofit Undue Medical Debt, aims to ensure no one goes broke from illness. Letters, stamped with the state seal, are arriving daily—proof that this relief is real and official. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3602dce75d81f66a