Undue Medical Debt | Akron City Of - Office Of The Mayor
Paying off medical debt for qualifying residents. Provided in partnership with the national nonprofit Undue Medical Debt (formerly RIP Medical Debt). Undue Medical Debt uses funds to purchase medical debts in large, bundled portfolios for a fraction of their face value. It notifies recipients by mail if one or more of their debts has been purchased and erased.
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Physical Address
166 South High Street, Suite 200, Municipal Building, Akron, OH 44308
Hours
Not applicable.
Fax
(330) 375-2468
Voice
Application process
- Medical debt abolishment CANNOT be requested. - Once the debt portfolio has been purchased for the city, $500,000 of medical debt will be paid off and the recipient will receive a letter in the mail notifying them of the zero balance.
Fee
No fee.
Eligibility
- Serves eligible residents of Akron with medical debt. - Must be at or below 400% of the Federal Poverty Level or have a debt that is 5% or more of their annual income.
Languages
None.
Service area
Akron, Ohio
Agency info
Akron City Of - Office Of The Mayor
Serves as the chief executive of the City and is elected for a four (4) year term. Recognized as the official head of the city by both the courts and the state.