New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Photo: Ryland West/ALM

New York City officials this week announced plans to join a growing national movement by helping its citizens pay off a total of $2 billion in medical debt.

"Up to half-a-million New Yorkers will see their medical debt wiped out thanks to this life-changing program – the largest municipal initiative of its kind in the country," Mayor Eric Adams said. "We are proud to bring this relief to families across the five boroughs as we continue to fight on behalf of working-class New Yorkers."

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