Selfless NYC Cancer Patient's Final Act Erases Millions in Medical Debt
Casey McIntyre, a cancer patient from New York City, has raised over $13 million to erase medical debt for others through a posthumous plea for help. McIntyre, who had good health insurance and received excellent care, wanted to help those who couldn't afford cancer treatment. Her husband started a fundraising campaign through the nonprofit RIP Medical Debt, which quickly surpassed its goal. The campaign has raised about $140,000, enough to buy around $14 million in medical debt. The U.S. healthcare system often leaves patients with significant medical debt, even with insurance. RIP Medical Debt purchases and erases debt at a fraction of its original value, aiming to help people with lower incomes.