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Low-income families in Los Angeles receive relief from $363 million in medical debt

The Medical Debt Relief Pilot Program has benefited more than 171,000 Los Angeles County residents since it launched in December 2024

Lowincome families in Los Angeles receive relief from 363 million in medical debt
Maharanee Kumari
Maharanee Kumari Dec 04, 2025 - 07:35 UTC
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More than $363 million in medical debt has been eliminated since December 2024 for low-income families in Los Angeles County.

More than 171,000 residents have benefited from the Los Angeles County Medical Debt Relief Pilot Program, the county health department announced Tuesday in a press release. “Medical debt should never stand between our residents and the care they deserve,” said Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell in a statement.