Unfortunately, my circumstances are unlikely to improve in the foreseeable future and I have no assets to sell to help clear my debt. I am therefore asking you to consider writing off my debt as I can see no way of ever repaying it. If you are unable to agree to this, please explain your reasons.
The amount of forgiven debt may be considered taxable income by the IRS, so there may be tax implications. The amount you owe may increase because of late fees or penalty interest even if the original owed amount is reduced.
In 2024, Minnesota passed the Debt Fairness Act (MDFA), bringing protection to consumers from unfair debt collection practices, especially for medical debt. The law was signed in June and key provisions went into effect on October 1, 2024. The MDFA: Bans reporting medical debt to credit bureaus.
February 14, 2025 (SAINT PAUL) — Today, Attorney General Keith Ellison, Senator Liz Boldon, and Representative Liz Reyer announced the Minnesota Medical Debt Reset Act (SF 1347), legislation which makes a one-time, $5 million appropriation to buy and forgive the medical debt of hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans ...
The Minnesota Medical Debt Reset Act (HF 1646/SF 1347) is legislation which makes a one- time, $5 million appropriation to buy and erase the medical debt of hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans through a partnership with Undue Medical Debt, a national, independent nonprofit organization that erases medical debts.
Unfortunately, my circumstances are unlikely to improve in the foreseeable future and I have no assets to sell to help clear my debt. I am therefore asking you to consider writing off my debt as I can see no way of ever repaying it. If you are unable to agree to this, please explain your reasons.
Credit card debt forgiveness involves negotiating with your creditor to have a portion or the entirety of your debt canceled, typically due to financial hardship. This process often requires submitting a formal request detailing your circumstances and may necessitate supporting documentation.
IBR payments do have a cap, but you only qualify for forgiveness of whatever is left at 20/25 years. If you hit the cap early and it never decreases, you can find yourself paying off your loans in advance of forgiveness. So you can recertify at a higher income and stay on the plan.
Your hardship letter should include the following essential steps: Write an introduction. Detail your hardship. Highlight how you're being proactive about your financial situation. State your request. Provide assurance of financial recovery. Submit supporting documentation.