(The Center Square) – Gov. Roy Cooper announced on Monday that all 99 of the state’s eligible hospitals have agreed to participate in a medical relief program.
First announced on July 1, the program will forgive up to $4 billion in medical debt for as many as 2 million North Carolinians.
“Unlike most debts, medical debt is not a choice. People don’t choose to have accidents, cancer or heart attacks. This plan helps eliminate medical debt for low to moderate-income people in North Carolina,” Cooper, a Democrat, said in a statement.
He added that he believes this program will be critical for…
