More than 140,000 Massachusetts residents will get some surprising good news this week – the elimination of part or all of their medical debt.
Three organizations announced on Thursday a massive purchase of debt worth $170 million, they say represents the “largest ever” debt relief effort in Massachusetts.
The group – including the Atrius Health Equity Foundation, Undue Medical Debt, and the Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association – say they plan to cover debts owed by mostly moderate-to-low income people living in Eastern Massachusetts. Debts range from as little as $50 to as much as $450,000, according to a press release.
Allison Sesso, president of Undue Medical Debt, a national group…