State Policy · AZ
Arizona Erases $1 Billion in Medical Debt for 670,000 Residents
Arizona has eliminated over $1 billion in medical debt for 670,963 residents through a partnership with Undue Medical Debt, with more than 200,000 relief letters sent this week. The initiative provides debt relief to qualifying Arizonans. Governor Katie Hobbs' office announced the milestone on August 5, 2026. The program addresses medical debt burdens that disproportionately affect Medicaid-eligible and low-income populations who cycle between coverage and uninsured status.
Why it mattersMedical debt relief may reduce cost-shifting to Medicaid and improve health-seeking behavior among Arizona's Medicaid-eligible population and those cycling between coverage and uninsured status.
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