RIP Medical Debt wants to relieve $1 billion of medical debt in Cook County Jan 27, 2023 | HNI Stories, On The Record, Top Stories An effort is underway with the goal of abolishing $1 billion of medical debt held by Cook County residents over three years.To access this content, you must purchase 1 Year Health News Illinois Subscription or 1 Year Group Subscription - Up to 5 Users, or log in if you are a member.