Kentucky is helping thousands of residents with the burden of unpaid medical bills through a program that has already erased $153 million in debt, Medical Daily reported.
According to Gov. Andy Beshear’s office, every $1 spent cancels about $100 in medical bills.
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Qualifying residents don’t need to apply — debt relief is automatic.
About 67,000 Kentuckians have had their medical debt canceled through the Team Kentucky Medical Debt Relief Program, Gov. Andy Beshear’s office announced on Oct. 29.
According to the governor’s release, recipients should expect a notice in the mail during the week beginning Nov. 9.
The latest round canceled roughly $50 million in bills for about 22,000…