| Dec 18, 2019 | Medical Debt
When you suddenly had to go to the hospital, you knew that you were going to end up with a huge bill. You did everything you could to avoid it, but in the end, you needed emergency care. You’re not the only person that this has happened to, and you’re...
| Dec 5, 2019 | Medical Debt
People in America spend more on health care per capita than in any other developed country. On average, each person spends $10,000 annually. One of the big problems with health care in America is that much of it comes out of pocket. This can be particularly true in...
| Nov 18, 2019 | Medical Debt
Medical debt is often unexpected and can total into the thousands, tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of dollars. Even those who have insurance may have co-pays, deductibles and expenses that come out of their pockets and threaten their financial...
| Oct 18, 2019 | Medical Debt
Getting medical care for an emergency or a chronic medical condition shouldn’t mean that you have to face bankruptcy; however, this is the reality for many people because they aren’t able to keep up with the payments of the care. Unfortunately, medical...
| Sep 10, 2019 | Medical Debt
Medical debt that has gone to collections can be frustrating. Did you know that around 80% of those who filed for bankruptcy due to medical debt actually had health insurance? It may not be surprising considering the high cost of deductibles, out-of-pocket co-payments...
| Aug 14, 2019 | Medical Debt
When you have to seek care in the hospital, you have a lot to think about. Not only do you have to miss work, you might know that you are going to start getting costly bills in the mail. There are a few things that you need to remember about these bills. One of these...
| Aug 9, 2019 | Medical Debt
Medical debt is a serious problem for many people, because it is quickly overwhelming even with insurance coverage. Deductibles, co-pays and coinsurance add up. On top of that, certain providers or people who worked with you during your treatment may be out-of-network...
| Jul 19, 2019 | Medical Debt
Medical debt is one of the most frustrating debts to overcome. It can total in the thousands or hundreds of thousands very quickly, depending on the severity of an illness or injury. Even with insurance, there is a possibility of having deductibles, copays and other...
| Jun 20, 2019 | Medical Debt
Medical debt is an issue that can plague people. Most people who have it want to pay off those debts. The problem, however, is that these bills are often unexpected and usually high. Some medical providers are willing to make payment arrangements for these bills, but...
| Jun 7, 2019 | Medical Debt
The cost of medical care in the United States is astronomical, even for those who have good insurance. It was thought that the Affordable Care Act would reduce the negative impacts that seeking medical care had on individuals, but there has been no relief. Around...
