Connecticut will be first state to cancel medical debt for all eligible residents

Connecticut will cancel medical debt for all eligible residents, its governor announced on Friday, making it the first state to do so.

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National story. 38 articles from 12 sources. Updated Feb 3, 2024.

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New Hampshire Public RadioLean Left· Feb 2, 2024

CT to begin erasing medical debt for eligible residents

CNNLean Left· Feb 2, 2024

Connecticut to become first state to cancel medical debt for many residents

Cleveland Plain DealerLean Left· Feb 2, 2024

Connecticut cancels $650M in medical debt for residents

Center

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Ran by 13 outlets· FOX 6 Milwaukee, FOX 5 DC, +11 more
FOX 6 MilwaukeeCenter· Feb 3, 2024

Connecticut will be first state to cancel medical debt for all eligible residents

FOX 5 DCCenter· Feb 3, 2024

Connecticut will be first state to cancel medical debt for all eligible residents

FOX 29 PhiladelphiaCenter· Feb 3, 2024

Connecticut will be first state to cancel medical debt for all eligible residents

FOX 13 TampaCenter· Feb 3, 2024

Connecticut will be first state to cancel medical debt for all eligible residents

Fox7 AustinCenter· Feb 3, 2024

Connecticut will be first state to cancel medical debt for all eligible residents

Fox5 AtlantaCenter· Feb 3, 2024

Connecticut will be first state to cancel medical debt for all eligible residents

FOX 35 OrlandoCenter· Feb 3, 2024

Connecticut will be first state to cancel medical debt for all eligible residents

Fox32 ChicagoCenter· Feb 3, 2024

Connecticut will be first state to cancel medical debt for all eligible residents

Fox2 DetroitCenter· Feb 3, 2024

Connecticut will be first state to cancel medical debt for all eligible residents

Fox26 HoustonCenter· Feb 3, 2024

Connecticut will be first state to cancel medical debt for all eligible residents

FOX 5 New YorkCenter· Feb 3, 2024

Connecticut will be first state to cancel medical debt for all eligible residents

FOX 4 DallasCenter· Feb 3, 2024

Connecticut will be first state to cancel medical debt for all eligible residents

FoxlaCenter· Feb 3, 2024

Connecticut will be first state to cancel medical debt for all eligible residents

Ran by 8 outlets· ABC 11 Raleigh, ABC 30 Fresno, +6 more
ABC 11 RaleighLean Left· Feb 3, 2024

This state to become 1st to cancel medical debt for eligible residents: Exclusive

ABC 30 FresnoLean Left· Feb 3, 2024

This state to become 1st to cancel medical debt for eligible residents: Exclusive

ABC 7 New YorkCenter· Feb 2, 2024

This state to become 1st to cancel medical debt for eligible residents: Exclusive

ABC 13 HoustonLean Left· Feb 2, 2024

This state to become 1st to cancel medical debt for eligible residents: Exclusive

6ABC PhiladelphiaLean Left· Feb 2, 2024

This state to become 1st to cancel medical debt for eligible residents: Exclusive

ABC 7 ChicagoCenter· Feb 2, 2024

This state to become 1st to cancel medical debt for eligible residents: Exclusive

ABC 7 Los AngelesCenter· Feb 2, 2024

This state to become 1st to cancel medical debt for eligible residents: Exclusive

ABC 7 San FranciscoLean Left· Feb 2, 2024

This state to become 1st to cancel medical debt for eligible residents: Exclusive

Ran by 7 outlets· ABC 11 Raleigh, ABC 7 San Francisco, +5 more
ABC 11 RaleighLean Left· Feb 2, 2024

ABC News exclusive: Connecticut will be 1st state to cancel medical debt for eligible residents

ABC 7 San FranciscoLean Left· Feb 2, 2024

ABC News exclusive: Connecticut will be 1st state to cancel medical debt for eligible residents

ABC 7 New YorkCenter· Feb 2, 2024

ABC News exclusive: Connecticut will be 1st state to cancel medical debt for eligible residents

ABC 13 HoustonLean Left· Feb 2, 2024

ABC News exclusive: Connecticut will be 1st state to cancel medical debt for eligible residents

ABC 7 ChicagoCenter· Feb 2, 2024

ABC News exclusive: Connecticut will be 1st state to cancel medical debt for eligible residents

ABC 30 FresnoLean Left· Feb 2, 2024

ABC News exclusive: Connecticut will be 1st state to cancel medical debt for eligible residents

ABC 7 Los AngelesCenter· Feb 2, 2024

ABC News exclusive: Connecticut will be 1st state to cancel medical debt for eligible residents

NBC New YorkLean Left· Feb 2, 2024

Connecticut to cancel medical debt for thousands statewide: governor's office

NewsweekCenter· Feb 2, 2024

Medical debt to be wiped out for 250,000 people

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New York PostLean Right· Feb 3, 2024

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont says state will be first to cancel medical debt for all eligible residents

Hot AirRight· Feb 3, 2024

Connecticut "Erasing" Medical Debt for Some

FOX BusinessLean Right· Feb 2, 2024

Connecticut Gov Lamont says state will be 1st to cancel medical debt for all eligible residents

Washington ExaminerRight· Feb 2, 2024

Connecticut governor announces plan to wipe out medical debt for all residents

Blaze MediaRight· Feb 2, 2024

Connecticut to become 1st state to cancel medical debt, wiping out $1B for 250,000 residents: Gov. Lamont