LANSING, Mich. – Millions of dollars of Michiganders’ medical debt will be forgiven, the Governor’s Office announced on Monday.
More than $74 million worth of medical debt will be wiped for nearly 72,000 Michiganders.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer says that recipients will receive letters starting this week.
The State of Michigan has collaborated with the national nonprofit, Undue Medical Debt, with the goal of putting money back in Michiganders’ pockets by erasing medical debt for people across the state.
$144 million of forgiveness was previously announced in July of 2025.
“Here in Michigan, we believe being sick or getting injured shouldn’t mean going broke,” said Governor Whitmer. “That’s why I’m proud to partner with Undue…