# Connecticut Wipes $315M in Medical Debt

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Podcast: [Hartford News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hartford-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569670)
Published: 2026-06-02T20:56:08+00:00
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Governor Lamont just dropped a major health win: a fourth round of medical debt forgiveness set to erase nearly $315 million for 97,000 Connecticut residents, with letters going out this week. Launched in 2024 as a state-nonprofit partnership with Undue Medical Debt, the program has already cleared over $513 million in bills — using state funds to buy debt at pennies on the dollar. Eligibility is income-based: if you earn less than four times the federal poverty level or if medical bills exceed 5% of your income, you qualify. No applications needed — you’ll get a simple mail notification. With $6.5 million in funding through 2026, this isn’t a one-time fix — it’s a smart, automatic lifeline designed to stop people from going broke when they get sick, and to finally make healthcare less terrifying. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c0088a90ee64ec57

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