Help shift the tide against medical debt for pennies on the dollar

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Many participants even indicated that they would consider voting for an opposing party if lowering costs was a top priority. Even still, in the run-up to last week’s midterm elections, few candidates prioritized this potentially unifying issue. Now, with the medical debt crisis steadily worsening, the need for immediate action is clear, and we must take matters into our own hands. [Join the Movement to End Medical Debt]( We here at RIP Medical Debt want you to know that we aren’t just sounding the alarm – we're doing something about it. RIP Medical Debt is a national non-profit whose purpose is to strengthen communities by abolishing financially burdensome medical debt – a direct outcome of an unaffordable and inequitable healthcare system. We are uniquely positioned to empower donors to help those who are struggling under the burden of medical debt in real time. Since our inception in 2014, people like you have abolished over $7 billion of medical debt for 4.2 million people. You can address the issue head-on and enable beneficiaries to regain control over their financial future. Our highly leveraged debt abolishment model combines the generosity of donors with debt industry expertise to produce a high volume of debt relief return; on average, every $1 you donate to RIP Medical Debt relieves $100 of medical debt for someone in need. As you read this, there are millions of people out there who qualify for our services. They’re quietly shouldering the mental and financial burden of medical debt, desperately trying to chart a path forward. Your support could be the catalyst in breaking the shackles and achieving financial stability. [Free People from the Burden of Medical Eebt]( Medical debt is a uniquely American injustice, and it should not exist. That’s why we are asking you to stand with us and join the movement to end medical debt. While our direct relief work is a critical lifeline, RIP Medical Debt recognizes that the underlying causes of the medical debt crisis must also be addressed. We are committed to leveraging our position to be a key player in the movement toward greater change. We are developing a policy platform and strategies to bring greater attention to the medical debt crisis. This includes elevating the voices of beneficiaries, engaging policy makers, hosting conversations with key stakeholders and talking to hospitals about their financial assistance policies. While we navigate this complex space, we are centering our work on the experiences of our beneficiaries, so the poignancy of their struggle is not eroded by partisan divides. We are resolute in our belief that medical debt is not a personal failure, but a systemic one. We long for a day when our work will not be needed but will continue to work hard every day to relieve the debts of individuals while emphasizing the need for greater solutions. We have a long road ahead of us, but thoughtful, engaged individuals like yourself have gotten us this far. You can offer a lifeline now for families in need and propel our work even further. Thank you, Allison Sesso President / CEO RIP Medical Debt [Facebook]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [LinkedIn]( [Website]( [Website]( ©2020 RIP Medical Debt, All rights reserved. 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