Lexington has announced a third wave of medical debt relief, eliminating more than $4.8 million in outstanding debt for 2,185 residents. This initiative is a result of a partnership between the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government and the national nonprofit, Undue Medical Debt.

Medical Debt Relief Details

The most recent round of abolishment, which totaled $4,850,146.13 in relief, was announced by Undue Medical Debt. Residents who receive mailed notifications are encouraged to keep their letters as proof that their debts have been eliminated. Since the Urban County Council unanimously approved $1 million in October 2024 to fund the initiative, a total of $23,161,094.05 in medical debt has been eliminated for 11,825 Lexington residents.

Relief is automatic and based on the following qualifications: medical debt relief is source-based, meaning Undue Medical Debt can only eliminate qualifying debts it is able to acquire from partner providers, such as hospitals or debt collectors. Individuals cannot request relief directly. For more information, visit lexingtonky.gov/medicaldebtrelief.

Original reporting: WTVQ (Lexington) — read the source article.