Half-million Cook County residents have their medical debt forgiven - WBEZ Chicago

Share

You’re subscribed!

Please check your inbox for your confirmation.

Sorry, there was an error registering your email.

By subscribing, you agree with WBEZ’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

In 2022, Cook County announced its partnership with Undue Medical Debt, a nonprofit that buys old uncollectable bills from hospitals and forgives it.

Since then, over half a million people have had their medical debts erased totalling $664,744,470.53.

Reset learns more about the relief program and the burden of medical debt on Cook County families.

GUESTS: Kristen Schorsch, WBEZ Cook County and public health reporter

Matt Richards, Cook County deputy chief of staff for health

Dan Weissmann, host and executive producer, An Arm and a Leg podcast