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We train the people who serve you
Case workers, coaches, social workers—125 trained so far, so the law reaches far beyond one clinic.
Request a training →Volunteer medical bill support · New York
Medical debt in New York can often be reduced—or erased.
Most people never hear that. We’re volunteers who help New Yorkers cut down hospital bills using the New York State Financial Aid Law.
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$7,000 → $700
One early client’s hospital bill, after applying under the law.
400–800%
Of the poverty line can still qualify, depending on the hospital.
Half
Of eligible New Yorkers don’t know this protection exists.
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The law nobody told you about
New York requires hospitals to offer debt relief.
Earn under $62,600 as an individual—or $128,600 for a family of four—and hospitals must reduce or forgive your bill. At some, the limit runs higher.
No Medicaid, no insurance, or coverage that still leaves you owing? We help you apply, at no cost.
Two ways we help
For people who need help—and people who serve them.
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We work one-on-one with individuals
Bring your bills. A volunteer sorts out what you owe and how to file— many people helped this way so far.
Reach out for help →Help in several languages
Ask and we’ll match you where we can:
- English
- Korean
- Mandarin
- Spanish
- French
- Hindi
- Punjabi
Have a bill you’re worried about?
You don’t have to face it alone. Come to a clinic, or reach out.