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Michigan Wipes Out $144 Million in Medical Debt

7/18/2025

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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has joined forces with Undue Medical Debt to wipe out a staggering $144 million in medical debt for more than 210,000 residents. This compassionate initiative targets those earning below four times the federal poverty level or carrying medical debt that exceeds 5% of their income, offering a lifeline to those struggling under the weight of financial hardship.

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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has joined forces with Undue Medical Debt to wipe out a staggering $144 million in medical debt for more than 210,000 residents. This compassionate initiative targets those earning below four times the federal poverty level or carrying medical debt that exceeds 5% of their income, offering a lifeline to those struggling under the weight of financial hardship.