Medical Bills
Medical bills can be overwhelming, but you shouldn’t ignore them because they won’t go away. Ignoring medical bills can lead to bankruptcy and home foreclosure. Make sure you know about insurance plans and government programs that can help you pay for treatment and prescriptions. Even if you don’t qualify for these programs, there are lots of tips that can help in the websites and articles below:
Websites
DebtAdvice.org - The National Foundation for Credit Counseling helps you understand the wise use of credit and locate a trained, certified counselor if you are in need of assistance.
Managing Your Medical Debts - Families USA - Advice on what to do when you get a medical bill, how to handle collections, set up a payment plan, and more.
Articles
Women at Risk: Why Many Women Are Forgoing Needed Health Care - In 2007, more than half (52%) of women reported problems accessing needed care because of cost and 45 percent of women accrued medical debt or reported problems with medical bills.
Tips for Managing Medical Debt - The Washington Post
Bargaining Down the Medical Bills - The New York Times - Great tips on how to pay down medical bills during tough economic times.
21% of Americans scramble to pay medical, drug bills - USA Today
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