Wilmington, Del. — Delaware’s medical debt relief initiative has erased nearly $19 million in debt for more than 18,000 residents, Governor Matt Meyer’s office reports. The program, funded with a $500,000 investment in the FY2026 budget, partners with the nonprofit Undue Medical Debt, which purchases burdensome debts for a fraction of their value and cancels them entirely. The first round of relief reached residents across all age groups, including more than 2,300 young adults and over 3,000 seniors. Letters confirming debt elimination are scheduled to arrive between December 19 and December 23, 2025, and no action is required from recipients.
Governor Meyer said the initiative helps families regain financial stability and focus on their health. Undue Medical Debt CEO Allison Sesso described the program as providing both financial and emotional relief to residents facing unexpected medical expenses. The state plans to continue expanding the initiative, with a goal of eliminating up to $50 million in medical debt for Delaware families. Additional information is available at UndueMedicalDebt.org and Delaware.gov
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