Undue Medical Debt | Akron City Of

Undue Medical Debt | Akron City Of - Office Of The Mayor

166 South High Street, Suite 200, Municipal Building, Akron, OH 44308

Barrier Free Restrooms|Designated Parking|Wheelchair Accessible Building (ramps & main entrance doors).

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.

Required documents

None.

Hours

Not applicable.

(330) 375-2345

Voice

(330) 375-2468

Fax

Languages

None.

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.

Fees

No fee.

Service area

Akron, Ohio

Description

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.

Data provided by

211 Summit

What's Here

Medical Care Expense Assistance

Providing organization

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.