The plan initially called for contracting with RIP Medical Debt, but an amendment to the legislation was made for the city to issue a request for proposals from any qualified company that may be able to partner with Pittsburgh to relieve the debt, according to the report.
The legislation will relieve medical debt for residents who received healthcare on or after March 30, 2020, according to the report.
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