Kentucky Wipes $250M in Medical Debt | Lexington News

Governor Andy Beshear is slashing $2.5 million to wipe out $250 million in medical debt for 130,000 Kentuckians—no applications needed, just a letter in the mail. Through Undue Medical Debt, every dollar spent clears $100 in debt, and eligibility includes being a Kentucky resident with bills equal to at least 5% of annual income—or earning under $100K for a family of three. First wave hits 46,000 people next week, clearing up to $100 million. This follows Lexington’s successful $1M deal that erased $90M in debt—proof this model works. Undue Medical Debt, a national nonprofit, has cleared billions nationwide, and Beshear’s move is a major step toward freeing Kentuckians from the crushing weight of medical bills. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article317259313.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/14ac0dcbee839358 Report issues to [email protected].