GOVERNOR MURPHY ANNOUNCES THIRD ROUND OF MEDICAL DEBT ELIMINATION

As part of the Murphy Administration’s ongoing partnership with Undue Medical Debt, Governor Phil Murphy announced that over 20,000 New Jersey residents are set to benefit from a third round of medical debt abolishment, totaling over $26 million.

By leveraging approximately $270,000 in American Rescue Plan funds from the State’s investment in medical debt abolishment, Undue has purchased this debt from the secondary market. Letters to those impacted are currently in the mail and expected to arrive within the next week.

As a result of this partnership, $246 million in medical debt has been eliminated for 147,000 New Jersey residents so far.

“Medical debt accumulates fast and can be just as debilitating as any diagnosis or injury. It is unacceptable that the threat of taking on debt could be what discourages people from seeking necessary, life-saving care. That is why in New Jersey, we are working to make health care more affordable and accessible, so our residents can put their health and well-being first,” said Governor Murphy. 

“Our partnership with Undue Medical Debt, which has already seen over $246 million in debt owed by New Jerseyans retired, complements our Administration’s cross-agency efforts to put health care in reach for all New Jersey families. Today’s announcement underscores this continued commitment to create a better, more affordable, and accessible health care system in our state.”