CNN has an article that talks about some of your options when you are hit with medical bills that you can’t afford. It’s definitely worth reading. Just because you have insurance doesn’t mean you won’t find yourself in a difficult situation. If you don’t have insurance, it’s even more important to read this article. It’s amazing what you can get when you simply ask!
Here are the key mistakes people can make:
1) You ignore your bills
2) You don’t look for errors in your bills
3) You don’t negotiate the price down
4) You’re embarassed to ask for financial assistance
5) You don’t work out a payment plan
Anyway, go check out the article. It’s worth the few minutes it will take to read.
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