{"id":6734,"date":"2018-05-25T10:35:42","date_gmt":"2018-05-25T14:35:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.eztaxreturn.com\/?p=6734"},"modified":"2023-06-06T12:33:22","modified_gmt":"2023-06-06T17:33:22","slug":"slash-your-medical-bill-before-making-a-single-payment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/slash-your-medical-bill-before-making-a-single-payment\/","title":{"rendered":"Slash Your Medical Bill Before Making a Single Payment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When you\u2019re living paycheck to paycheck, receiving a large or unexpected medical bill can be financially devastating. In fact, medical bills are one of the leading causes of <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Personal_bankruptcy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">personal bankruptcy<\/a>. Don\u2019t go broke trying to pay your medical bills. With a little time and effort, you can slash your bill without making a single payment.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Request an itemized bill<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Some patients have been charged or overcharged for services that weren\u2019t provided. By requesting an itemized bill, you can go through the list of services line by line. If you see multiple charges for the same service or any charges that look unfamiliar, call your provider for clarification. This may take some time, so request a hold on your bill to delay the due date until you\u2019re sure that everything on the invoice is correct.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Look for common billing mistakes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Billing mistakes happen more often than you think. A common mistake to look out for is <a href=\"http:\/\/www.consumerreports.org\/cro\/money\/personal-investing\/check-medical-bills-for-errors\/overview\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">upcoding<\/a>. Upcoding occurs when you&#8217;re charged for a more expensive treatment than what was performed. For example, you may be charged for brand name medication when you were actually given generics. Name misspellings and incorrect policy numbers are also common mistakes. If the patient information doesn&#8217;t match what\u2019s on your insurance card, your claim may be denied resulting in a more expensive bill.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Try to negotiate<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you let your healthcare provider know you\u2019re willing to pay your medical bill but can\u2019t afford to pay the full amount, they may be willing to work with you. Try offering to pay a percentage of the bill and see if they\u2019ll clear the unpaid amount.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Ask for discounts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Don\u2019t be afraid to ask questions or inquire about potential discounts.\u00a0 You may come across some programs that aren&#8217;t highly advertised.\u00a0 For instance, many hospitals offer financial assistance or charity care programs to help patients pay their hospital bills. If you qualify, your bill may be covered or significantly reduced.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">File your taxes fast and ez in 30 minutes or less.<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you\u2019re living paycheck to paycheck, receiving a large or unexpected medical bill can be financially devastating. In fact, medical bills are one of the leading causes of personal bankruptcy. Don\u2019t go broke trying to pay your medical bills. 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