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Real Life Medical Bill Stories: Unexpected Out-of-Network Charges
Almost a year ago, I began being plagued with a recurrent medical condition that sent me to the doctor every few weeks. During most of my visits, I had to have lab work done. The provider, who was part of my health insurance plan network, would use an in-network laboratory for my lab work, and…
Surprise Medical Bills
How can someone receive a medical bill they were not expecting? This might seem unlikely, but actually, this is occurring more and more. Patients across the U.S. are receiving bills from physicians that their health insurance will not cover because that doctor is not in their health insurance network. More fortunate patients might have an…
Real Life Medical Bill Stories: Preventing Out-of-Network Charges
In a recent blog post, I shared an experience I had with a local hospital who wanted a lump sum of money up front for services that had yet to be rendered when I had a health insurance plan that covered the procedure at 100%. Here, I will share more of that same experience with…
Exorbitant Out-of-Network Charges Detailed in New Report
It seems that every week, the media reports more instances of patients being billed an exorbitant amount by an out-of-network provider, which likely came via a surprise medical bill. Far and wide, out-of-network providers are seemingly billing any amount they wish for their services. AHIP – America’s Health Insurance Plans – put out a report…