State Representative Jim Rigby is one of several lawmakers who have introduced a bipartisan bill that helps low income Pennsylvania residents.
House Bill 79 would create the Pennsylvania Medical Debt Relief Program, which targets the medical debt of low-income Pennsylvania residents for relief.
This program would also improve the finances of healthcare facilities and providers.
“In my opinion, it was a win-win; it helps those most vulnerable, and it also helps our rural hospitals that are waiting for those monies; so, if we can help with that, then I think it’s a good bill,” Rigby said.
The bill will also provide help in applying for charity care to prevent new medical debt.
