Cook County to continue funding medical debt forgiveness program once funds run out in 2027, IL Gov. JB Pritzker says

CHICAGO (WLS) — Cook County it will continue funding the medical debt forgiveness program next year, once funds run out, Board of Commissioners President Tony Preckwinkle announced Tuesday. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch The announcement comes after relieving a total of $1.5 billion for people in Cook County. That represents…

NFCC Increases Debt Relief Program Eligibility While Recovering $1 Billion Using FICO Score Open Access Program

America’s largest nonprofit credit counseling organization launches new programs to help consumers pay off debt affordably and avoid costly debt settlement scams BOZEMAN, Mont., March 03, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–FICO (NYSE: FICO) Highlights: The National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) and its Member Agencies are participating in the FICO® Score Open Access for Credit & Financial Counseling…