If you've ever opened a medical bill and wondered, \"How am I supposed to pay this?\" - you're not alone! Nearly 70% of Americans say they've received a medical bill they can't afford and medical debt remains the leading cause of bankruptcy in America. Rising healthcare costs, confusing insurance policies, and billing errors leave hundreds of millions struggling with unpaid medical bills every year.
But here's the good news: you have more power to negotiate medical bills than you think!
In this episode of Happy Money, we reveal the secrets the healthcare system doesn't want you to know, insider strategies to lower medical bills, fight insurance claim denials, and avoid long-term financial stress.
President and CEO of Undue Medical Debt, Allison Sesso, joins host Julia Dennison to uncover how hospitals sell unpaid medical debt to predatory debt buyers and teach you how to outsmart the system.
In this episode you'll learn:
4 proven strategies to reduce healthcare costs
The most important questions to ask your doctor
Why insurance companies deny claims and how to appeal successfully
How to avoid medical debt
How to find financial assistance for your healthcare costs
When (and when not to) pay a medical bill
Why you should never charge healthcare costs on your credit card
How to negotiate your medical bills
How to reduce your medical debt
Your Patient Rights
The #1 Mistake Patients Make
Whether you’re dealing with unpaid hospital bills, insurance problems, or rising healthcare expenses, this episode gives you practical tools to protect your money and your health.
For more resources connected to today's podcast, visit:
https://www.womansworld.com/
https://unduemedicaldebt.org/
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