Overview

• The program partners with Undue Medical Debt to buy and erase medical debts at a fraction of their cost.
• Los Angeles County supervisors unanimously approved the plan, which targets low-income residents and those with significant medical debt.
• The initiative is part of a broader effort to address the root causes of medical debt and improve financial assistance programs.
• Previous similar programs in other regions have shown mixed results, but officials remain optimistic about the potential impact.
• The pilot will roll out in stages, with hopes of expanding if successful.