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In what can only be described as a financial magic trick, Governor Katie Hobbs of Arizona has teamed up with Undue Medical Debt to wipe out an astonishing $429 million in private medical debt—all for the bargain price of $10 million! Yep, you read that right. This initiative targets over 352,000 Arizonans, liberating them from the chains of medical bills that often feel like a millstone around their necks. Imagine opening a letter that tells you, “Surprise! You’re debt-free!” How awesome would that be?
The cash comes courtesy of the American Rescue Plan Act, a program originally designed to aid communities during the pandemic. With a clever asterisk, they’ve turned $10 million into a colossal wave of relief, slashing the state’s medical debt by roughly 25%. Anyone who’s ever been crushed by medical expenses knows how much this could change the game. And for those wondering, yes, there’s a hidden beauty to this program—Undue Medical Debt literally buys the debts at a fraction of their worth before paying them off, making it a win-win situation for everyone.
Rochelle Jordan, one of the grateful debtors, was just hit with a jaw-dropping ambulance bill. She had no idea that calling 911 could cost so much. The relief she felt upon discovering the announcement was akin to winning a mini-lottery. Now, wouldn’t it be nice if every state took a page out of Arizona’s playbook? Imagine if all that debt simply disappeared—wouldn’t we all be a little happier?
What would you do if a miracle like this happened to you? Are we on the brink of a debt-free future, or is this just an Arizona thing? Let’s hear your thoughts!
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