Illinois surpasses $1.1 billion in medical debt relief Feb 18, 2026 | State Budget, Top Stories More than $1.1 billion in medical debt has been erased for Illinois residents over the past year and a half, state officials announced Tuesday.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.