More than 134,000 Los Angeles County residents will be receiving notices of medical debt relief through a Department of Public Health program. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health ...

But, the envelope carries good news of much needed relief. Los Angeles County Supervisors posed a question: What if instead of collection agencies, the county purchased medical debt? "And what if ...

27 is a smart, one-time investment that will deliver immediate relief,” said Lyons. “This bill offers a hand up to those who need it most—helping them move forward with their lives without medical ...

The county’s first wave of medical debt payoffs has started. Beginning May 19, notices will be mailed to nearly 135,000 residents who have had a bill abolished under the relief program.

First, the board approved the debt-relief program in December for residents who are four times (400%) below the federal poverty level or have medical debt that equals 5% or more of their annual ...

The medical debt relief plan will be funded by $4.5 million in unspent federal pandemic relief funds. “For over a decade, we have been at the forefront of relieving the burden of medical debt ...

In the coming days, more than 134,000 people will get a letter that many people could only dream of: Their debt is being erased. In this case, Los Angeles County will be confirming in a letter ...

Tens of thousands residents in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County will have their outstanding medical debt wiped away thanks to County leaders and a national nonprofit. Beginning next week ...