Verizon (NYSE:VZ) and the Chicago Bears have partnered to provide $2 million in medical debt relief for Illinois veterans, as part of Verizon’s larger $22 million commitment to eliminate medical debt for veterans across the Great Lakes region through 2026.
The program has already eliminated $8.79 million in medical debt for over 6,000 veterans throughout the Great Lakes market since 2024, providing an average relief of $1,400 per veteran. The initiative joins Verizon’s existing partnerships with major sports franchises including the Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, and Green Bay Packers. Veterans will be contacted directly by ForgiveCo, with no application required.
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