DEMS WORK
You shouldn't go into debt for getting sick.
We all know how medical debt can impact us. No one should go broke because they got sick.
Drug companies and insurers keep raising prices while families struggle with hospital bills. Vote for candidates who will lower prescription costs, cap out-of-pocket expenses, and protect affordable coverage for everyone.
Head to IWillVote.com to make your plan to vote.
How it works
This is how a community comes together.
In partnership with a nonprofit organization, local Democratic Party volunteers are raising money to relieve medical debt for their neighbors. The funds raised will relieve medical debt in communities all across the state.
The broader effort
The relief is the centerpiece. The relationships are the legacy.
Alongside the debt relief itself, the program supports authentic storytelling from community members affected by medical debt and coordinated communications about healthcare affordability, helping us better understand how visible, community-based relief shapes public conversation.
By giving county teams a meaningful, year-round project rooted in direct service, this program will strengthen local relationships, build trust, and deepen their connection to the communities they serve.
Need help?
Resources
Resources for individuals impacted by medical debt.
National ResourcesWork in every state
- Dollar ForHelps you apply for hospital charity care (nonprofit hospitals are required to offer it, but most patients don't know). Free service, takes about 15 minutes. This is usually the single most useful first step.dollarfor.org(opens in a new tab)
- Patient Advocate FoundationFree case management for people with chronic, life-threatening, or debilitating illness. Can help negotiate bills, coordinate benefits, and access assistance funds.patientadvocate.org(opens in a new tab)
- RIP Medical Debt / Undue Medical DebtYou cannot apply directly. Undue buys medical debt in bulk and cancels it. If your debt is chosen, you'll receive a letter in the mail. Most state programs listed below are administered by Undue.unduemedicaldebt.org(opens in a new tab)
- HealthWell FoundationCopay, insurance premium, and travel cost assistance for people with specific chronic and life-altering diseases.healthwellfoundation.org(opens in a new tab)
- PAN FoundationAssistance with treatment out-of-pocket costs for people with specific serious illnesses.panfoundation.org(opens in a new tab)
- NeedyMedsFree database of patient assistance programs for prescription drugs and health-related expenses.needymeds.org(opens in a new tab)
- RxAssistDirectory of pharmaceutical company patient assistance programs for prescription medications.rxassist.org(opens in a new tab)
- National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)Assistance programs for people with rare diseases.rarediseases.org(opens in a new tab)
State-specific resources
Medical Debt Help State by StateWhy this matters
Your vote matters.
Relieving medical debt helps, but it can't fix a system where drug companies and insurers keep raising prices. This election, we can choose leaders who will bring down the cost of care, limit what families pay out of pocket, and make sure everyone has coverage they can afford. Make your plan to vote today.