How North Carolina Erased Medical Debt for 2.5 Million People

How North Carolina erased medical debt for 2.5 million people

The state partnered with a nonprofit to wipe out the debts. It also has a plan in place to prevent medical debt for people in specific income brackets.

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How North Carolina erased medical debt for 2.5 million people - TPR: The Public's Radio

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