Milwaukee County Board moves to eliminate medical debt, offer premium assistance – Wisconsin Health News – DBN Health News

Milwaukee County Board moves to eliminate medical debt, offer premium assistance – Wisconsin Health News

Date

03.27.23

The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors last week approved a proposal to use COVID-19 relief funds to wipe out around $153 million in residents’ medical debt and create a premium assistance program for some who will soon transition off of Medicaid.

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