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Orange County eliminates another $199 million in medical debt for residents
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
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More than 112,000 Orange County residents are getting relief from medical bills after the county announced Tuesday that it eliminated another $199 million in medical debt.The latest round brings the total erased through the county’s Medical Debt Relief Initiative to $758.2 million, benefiting approximately 515,000 residents, according to the county.Related-- Nonprofit clears medical debt for 160,000 Central Floridians: here’s who qualifiedResidents receiving relief in this fourth round should watch for a letter in an Undue Medical Debt-branded envelope in the coming days. There is no application process.“This initiative is changing lives and helping residents focus on their health and build a brighter future for their families,” Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said.Watch-- Orange County becomes first in State to clear medical debtCounty commissioners approved the partnership with the national nonprofit in August 2024, using American Rescue Plan Act funding. Undue Medical Debt buys q
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