Abolish Arizona Medical Debt
Every dollar you donate forgives $100 in Medical Debt
To donate to this campaign by mail, please send a check:
Payable To:
RIP Medical Debt
Address:
RIP Medical Debt
P. O. Box 411675
Boston, MA 02241-1675
Memo Line:
RIP Medical Debt — 10771
The Problem
In the past forty years, medical costs have doubled, insurance copays and deductibles have spiked, and bankruptcy rates have quadrupled, creating an avalanche of medical debt. Over 60% of bankruptcies in America have medical debt as a root cause.
The situation in Arizona is particularly problematic. A 2011 study revealed that individuals in Arizona with medical debt often delay or completely avoid seeking healthcare, resulting in a detrimental cycle of deteriorating health and escalating medical debt. Moreover, like many Americans, Arizonans are frequently unable to manage the financial strain caused by even a single unexpected hospital visit, further exacerbating the issue of medical debt.
A journey through historic Tombstone vividly brings to life Arizona’s rich past as the final frontier of the American West. The enduring spirit of independence and ambition that once fueled the development of ancient cultures and modern lifestyles amidst the Sonoran Desert and the Grand Canyon still thrives among Arizonans today. Against this backdrop of resilience and pioneering spirit, the medical debt crisis in Arizona emerges as particularly disheartening.
In Arizona, hundreds of thousands are confronting the realities of burdensome medical debt, highlighting a critical need to tackle healthcare expenses. This challenge is crucial for ensuring individuals can sustain their financial well-being without being overwhelmed by additional economic pressures. The contrast between Arizona’s legacy of self-reliance and the current healthcare financial crisis underlines the urgency of finding solutions that honor the state’s heritage by supporting its residents’ financial health.
How You Can Help
RIP Medical Debt uses your donations to purchase bundled medical debt portfolios from hospitals and on the secondary debt market and then forgives that debt at pennies on the dollar.
On average, $1 is leveraged to abolish $100 in medical debt, and every donation through this page will be spent directly on abolishing medical debt in Arizona.
When debt relief recipients open the yellow envelope from RIP, they are told that their debt has been bought by a third party and erased with no strings attached. They owe nothing on the debt and face no tax penalty. A recent beneficiary wrote to us, saying:
“I read my letter over a few times to make sure it was the real thing. Receiving this debt relief renewed my faith that I can get back on track. It jump-started it – that we can do this – I can get back in the game! It’s unheard of what RIP does, and it’s a game changer in the medical world. It’s a game changer for me.”
Every dollar you contribute is a $100 investment in Arizonan towns and cities. Money will stay in the community instead of being taken by out-of-state debt collectors. On average, $22.04 can abolish the medical debt of an entire family in Arizona, allowing them to invest in a home, schooling, or retirement.
Campaign Support Recipients
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To donate to this campaign by mail, please send a check:
Payable To:
RIP Medical Debt
Address:
RIP Medical Debt
P. O. Box 411675
Boston, MA 02241-1675
Memo Line:
RIP Medical Debt — 10771
- Recent Donations
- Anonymous just donated $318
- Daniel E. just donated $26.80
- CAROLYN S. just donated $26.80
- Amy F. just donated $26.80
- Anonymous just donated $318
- Trisha Haddad S. just donated $25
- Anonymous just donated $265
- Sandra W. just donated $58.50
New research on the impacts of medical debt
A new survey published by PerryUndem in 2023 shows that medical debt is a shared experience for patients across the country.
Key Findings
Patients are making tradeoffs that affect their daily lives.
- Nearly 7 in 10 Nearly 7 in 10 U.S. adults say they receive medical bills they cannot afford. Many are forced to delay paying the bill, put it on a credit card, or challenge the bill.
- 6 in 10 Six in ten patients report they have self-treated, delayed, or skipped dental and medical appointments. Thirty-four percent report changing the foods they eat or eating less food to afford health care.
People and patients feel trapped in debt and see no way out. They see medical debt as different from other forms of debt - entirely the fault of institutions and systems, and not something consumers have any control over.
- Nearly 50% Nearly half feel trapped and believe they will never be able to pay off their debt, while a third of respondents reported feeling heightened depression and anxiety.
- Nearly 9 in 10 Nearly 9 in 10 blame the health care industry for fueling the medical debt crisis - not patients themselves. They say the problem stems from the system putting profit over patients.
Fundraise for This Campaign
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How RIP Works
Over a hundred million Americans, one in three, struggles with the weight of medical debt.
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You make a donation
We use data analytics to pinpoint the debt of those most in need: households that earn less than 4x the federal poverty level (varies by state, family size) or whose debts are 5% or more of annual income.
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RIP buys medical debt at a steep discount
We buy debt in bundles, millions of dollars at a time at a fraction of the original cost. This means your donation relieves about 100x its value in medical debt.
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Together we wipe out medical debt
People across the country receive letters that their debt has been erased. They have no tax consequences or penalties to consider. Just like that, they’re free of medical debt.
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