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High Medical Costs [message #76739]

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:35

Kenwoody
Messages: 105
Registered: February 2013
Location: United States

Viscount

We just got an astronomical bill from our local hospital today for a recent ER visit. We don't have insurance so we're pretty much at their mercy. To be completely honest, if we'd have had insurance, I probably wouldn't have given the bill a second glance, but when WE have to pay it, I'm just slack-jaw over how much they're charging for everything!

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Re: High Medical Costs [message #76740 is a reply to message #76739]

Tue, 14 May 2013 19:41

Wayne Parham
Messages: 18674
Registered: January 2001

Illuminati (33rd Degree)

Go and negotiate with them. Since you're paying cash, they don't have any red tape and may be willing to give you a deal.

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Re: High Medical Costs [message #76746 is a reply to message #76739]

Wed, 15 May 2013 19:47

timron
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Registered: March 2012

Grand Master

Some hospitals also have financial assistance programs that you may qualify for, too. If you inspect your bill closely, there might be a phone number for their financial help department.

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Re: High Medical Costs [message #76747 is a reply to message #76739]

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:36

Kenwoody
Messages: 105
Registered: February 2013
Location: United States

Viscount

Thanks for the input. We're definitely going to look into some financial assistance or cutting some type of deal with them. I just can't believe an ambulance ride cost us a grand and a couple of hours in the ER cost us ANOTHER grand!

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