May 01, 2025
In a groundbreaking initiative, more than 160,000 Cleveland residents have had their medical debt erased, totaling over $165 million in debt relief. This success stems from a 2023 decision by Cleveland City Council to allocate $1.9 million in revenue recovery funds to partner with Undue Medical Debt (formerly known as RIP Medical Debt), launching one of the city’s most impactful public support programs.
“This was a modest investment by Council, just about .3% of the amount of the federal recovery money Cleveland received, that helped so many residents,” said Councilman Kris Harsh, who sponsored the legislation. “I’m grateful…
