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Kentucky’s medical debt relief program aids 67,000 residents (Advocate-Messenger)

October 30, 2026 · Posted to Somerset Now Oct 30, 1:01 PM
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The state's medical debt relief program has eliminated $153 million in debt for 67,000 residents, according to Advocate-Messenger. The governor's administration is working towards a goal of erasing $250 million in medical debt for Kentuckians.

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