MEDICAL DEBT PAYMENTS
Gov. J.B. Pritzker says the Illinois Medical Debt Relief Program has erased nearly $430 million in medical debt during its first year. The fiscal year 2026 state budget includes a $15 million reappropriation to acquire and forgive outstanding medical debt for those who qualify. To be eligible, individuals must be Illinois residents with household incomes at or below 400% of the federal poverty level, or their medical debt must equal 5% or more of their annual household income.
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