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Registered: ‎07-11-2010

Re: Hospital Bills and Insurance

@I am still oxox...it's a PITA, but medical bills are negotiable. Been there, done that, many times. You have to call each provider individually and discuss your situation. I have found that most are willing to work with you and come to a mutual compromise. Best of luck to you.

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Re: Hospital Bills and Insurance

My brother was in the hospital for 10 days with a perforated colon.  After insurance and write-offs, his copay is $27,000 and change!  He'll be dead before he can pay that off.

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Re: Hospital Bills and Insurance

@catwhisperer 

 

This post is strictly about insurance and correct billing, I never said one thing about paying the bills


@catwhisperer wrote:

@I am still oxox...it's a PITA, but medical bills are negotiable. Been there, done that, many times. You have to call each provider individually and discuss your situation. I have found that most are willing to work with you and come to a mutual compromise. Best of luck to you.


 

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Registered: ‎03-18-2010

Re: Hospital Bills and Insurance

Did you receive an EOB (Explanation of Benefits) from your insurance company to see what was paid?  I never pay any medical bill until I receive that.  I'm on Medicare.

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Re: Hospital Bills and Insurance


@I am still oxox wrote:

@catwhisperer 

 

This post is strictly about insurance and correct billing, I never said one thing about paying the bills


@catwhisperer wrote:

@I am still oxox...it's a PITA, but medical bills are negotiable. Been there, done that, many times. You have to call each provider individually and discuss your situation. I have found that most are willing to work with you and come to a mutual compromise. Best of luck to you.


 


@I am still oxox...I was only trying to help. I apologize for misunderstanding your original post and upsetting you.

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Re: Hospital Bills and Insurance

Good luck to you....I hope you can get it all fixed without losing your mind! Make sure you print out and keep a copy of everything.....