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New York City Cancels $135 Million in Medical Debt

10/24/2025

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New York City canceled nearly $135 million in medical debt for more than 75,000 residents, announced by New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
The relief is part of a three-year program to relieve debt for 500,000 working-class New Yorkers, backed by $18 million.
The city partners with Undue Medical Debt to purchase and erase medical debt.
Eight new Financial Empowerment Centers opened to offer free financial counseling.

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New York City canceled nearly $135 million in medical debt for more than 75,000 residents, announced by New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
The relief is part of a three-year program to relieve debt for 500,000 working-class New Yorkers, backed by $18 million.
The city partners with Undue Medical Debt to purchase and erase medical debt.
Eight new Financial Empowerment Centers opened to offer free financial counseling.