Central Indiana Community Organizations to Erase $239.6M in Medical Debt Across Seven Counties

A collaboration between the United Way of Central Indiana, United Neighborhood Centers of Indianapolis, and an anonymous donor will relieve $239.6 million in medical debt for over 112,000 residents across seven counties in Central Indiana. The $1.7 million raised will be used by the nonprofit Undue Medical Debt to purchase and forgive the debt, benefiting households at or below 400% of the federal poverty line or those with significant medical debt. Marion County will see the most relief, with over $234 million erased for nearly 109,000 people. This initiative aims to alleviate financial burdens and promote long-term economic well-being, with recipients receiving letters confirming their debt relief and additional resources to avoid future debt. Medical debt is a significant issue in the US, contributing to many personal bankruptcies and affecting insured individuals.