Orange County Launches Medical Debt Relief Program

Orange County has taken significant steps to assist residents struggling with medical debt. Recently, the Orange County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a groundbreaking initiative to set aside $4.5 million dedicated to medical debt relief. This funding stems from the federal American Rescue Plan Act, which was originally intended as support during the COVID-19 pandemic.…

Orange County approves plan to wipe medical debts

ORLANDO, Fla. — Since COVID-19, area non-profits fighting for citizens carrying medical debt have been pushing Orange County officials to spend $4.5 million set aside from the American Rescue Plan Act. What You Need To Know Orange County commissioners gave the green light to provide $4.5 million towards those with outstanding medical bills The county says…

Holy See renews call for debt cancellation for small island nations – CathNews

Archbishop Gabriele Caccia (Holy See Mission) The Holy Sees Permanent Observer to the United Nations has urged the international community to help Small Island Developing States through concrete efforts, which can include debt relief and debt cancellation. Source: Vatican News. My delegation calls upon all member states to reaffirm their commitment to the sustainable development…