Approximately 785,000 residents — one in ten adults in Los Angeles County — are burdened by medical debt, often forcing families to make impossible choices between healthcare and basic necessities. To address this growing crisis, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has launched the Los Angeles County Medical Debt Relief Program, which aims…
Wayne County announced on Wednesday that it has eliminated $27 million in outstanding medical debt for more than 46,000 county residents. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. The county started a partnership with a nonprofit called “Undue Medical Debt,” which acquires debt from medical…
Skynesher | E+ | Getty Images When it comes to financial resolutions for 2025, there’s one goal that often lands on the top of the list — paying down debt, according to a new survey from Bankrate. That’s as a majority of Americans — 89% — say they have a main financial goal for 2025,…
A popular dining destination has been placed into voluntary administration as it battles with the cost-of-living crisis. The sprawling business in Penrith, which includes a cafe, bar and restaurant, first opened two years ago. Dubbed “Western Sydney’s most memorable venue”, the site has been the backdrop for many weddings and special events. However, “a period…
MacKenzie Scott gives rare third gift to medical debt relief group The Caledonian-Record Read the original article here
21 minutes ago By STEPHANIE BEASLEY of The Chronicle of Philanthropy – Chronicle of Philanthropy MacKenzie Scott continues to make medical debt relief a priority in her mysterious giving. This week, Undue Medical Debt, formerly RIP Medical Debt, announced it had received a rare third gift — $50 million — from the billionaire philanthropist, signaling…
Chronicle of Philanthropy MacKenzie Scott continues to make medical debt relief a priority in her mysterious giving. This week, Undue Medical Debt, formerly RIP Medical Debt, announced it had received a rare third gift — $50 million — from the billionaire philanthropist, signaling her satisfaction with the group’s efforts to purchase medical debt in bulk…
During November, 114 company insolvencies were registered in Scotland, a 5% increase compared to the previous year. Data from the Insolvency Service reveals this includes: 55 creditors’ voluntary liquidations (CVLs) 54 compulsory liquidations 5 administrations No company voluntary arrangements or receivership appointments were recorded. Historically, compulsory liquidations were the dominant type of insolvency in Scotland.…
MacKenzie Scott gives rare third gift to medical debt relief group Morning Times Read the original article here
MacKenzie Scott continues to make medical debt relief a priority in her mysterious giving. This week, Undue Medical Debt, formerly RIP Medical Debt, announced it had received a rare third gift — $50 million — from the billionaire philanthropist, signaling her satisfaction with the group’s efforts to purchase medical debt in bulk from hospitals and…