NEW: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo temporarily suspends all medical and student debt owed to the state amid the coronavirus crisis.
The collection of medical and student debt will be halted for at least a 30-day period, through April 15, according to a statement released by Cuomo and New York Attorney General Letitia James on Tuesday.
MORE: Coronavirus live updates: Italy death toll reaches 2,500; Cuomo preaches kindness in time of 'chaos' "Countless New Yorkers have been impacted -- directly or indirectly -- by the spread of COVID-19, forcing them to forgo income and business," the statement read."In an effort to support these workers and families and ease their financial burdens, the OAG will halt the collection of medical and student debt owed to the State of New York and referred to the OAG for collection from March 16, 2020 through April 15, 2020.
In addition, New York will also be accepting applications for the suspension of all other types of debt owed to the state and referred for collection."As the financial impact of this emerging crisis grows, we are doing everything we can to support the thousands of New Yorkers that are suffering due to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic," Cuomo said.
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