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Arizona Erases $600M in Medical Debt — Nearly 500,000 Residents Helped
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$600M in Medical Debt Erased: Arizona has launched a new round of medical debt relief, canceling hundreds of millions of dollars in medical bills for qualifying residents. Governor Katie Hobbs shared an update on where the plan stands and what it means for Arizona families.

In this video, we break down who qualifies, how the debt is canceled automatically, why there’s no sign-up process, and whether similar programs could expand to other states. If you receive a letter in the mail, it could mean your medical debt is gone.

Watch the full interview here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3oDsI2HZTs0

CHAPTERS
00:00 Medical Debt Relief in Arizona: What’s Happening
00:07 How Arizona’s Medical Debt Relief Plan Works
00:28 Who Qualifies for Medical Debt Relief
00:38 How Debt Is Canceled Automatically
00:42 No Application or Sign-Up Required
01:01 Funding and Could Other States Follow?
01:12 What Families Should Do Next

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