$1.5 billion in medical debt wiped out for people in Cook County
More medical debt is being wiped out in the Chicago area.
On Tuesday, Gov. JB Pritzker, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, and other leaders announced $1.5 billion in medical debt forgiveness for people in Cook County.
"This represents more medical debt relief than any other county in the entire country, and it reflects years of intentional equity-driven work," Preckwinkle said.
Preckwinkle said Cook County's medical debt relief program will continue in 2027, even after federal funds are all expended.
