@dr.dan_dpt You can literally negotiate tens of thousands of dollars off of a hospital bill when done correctly. It’s BS that it’s done this way but it’s important to know how to make it affordable. #surgeryrecovery ♬ original sound – Dr. Dan, DPT Ask for itemized receipt that you can check to make sure it […]
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Avoiding medical debt collection insurance scam: Debt Collector: Hi we are debt collectors, we need your phone number and address to verify. You: No. DC: You have a medical debt of $7k, you need to pay or we are going to ruin your credit score. Y: I’m requesting an itemized bill with every single
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Requesting an itemized bill will automatically decrease your total FALSE Sometimes it will drop b/c they may catch some errors. But not always the case. Medical Bills don’t affect your credit FALSE They cannot be reported to credit bureau until one year after your first bill. After that it can be reported, but if
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@footdocdana #duet with @Money Lawyer Erika This is a great trick to make sure youre not being overcharged! #medicalbilling #moneyadvice #doctors #personalfinance #lifehack #moneyhack #medicalbills #bills #doctor #money #law #medicallaw ♬ original sound – Doctor Dana • FootDocDana Ask for an itemized bill that shows each specific charge broken down and the billing codes. 80%
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NO SURPRISES ACT: Laws to Protect Patients from Surprise Medical Bills What is a Surprise Medical Bill? When you go to an in-network hospital, but the doctor the or the machine or, anesthesiologist was out of network. These are surprise bills. This happened when private equity bought up emergency rooms. They made this billing
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Key Takeaways from Medi-Cal Redetermination Data by Amy Adams, Senior Program Officer, Improving Access August 14, 2024 After a roughly three-year hiatus under federal policies designed to help people keep their health coverage during the pandemic, California has returned to requiring enrollees to annually renew their Medi-Cal coverage. California will need to redetermine Medi-Cal
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2024-25 California State Budget Analysis May Revise By Michaé De La Cuadra
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CLICK HERE FOR ‘MY PATIENT VOICE’ I specialize in reducing your debt from unexpected or recurring medical emergencies, so you can focus on your well-being. Here’s how I can help: Find any errors in your statements Initiate the appeals process for you with your health plan Pinpoint what documentation will help your
CLICK HERE FOR ‘WHEN TO USE A MEDICAL BILLING ADVOCATE’ Are you feeling overwhelmed by medical bills? Are you having difficulty understanding what all of the bills are actually for and why your health insurance isn’t paying more of them? If so, it might be time to call in a medical billing advocate.
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CLICK HERE FOR ‘APPEALING A HEALTH PLAN DECISION’ External Review There are 2 steps in the external review process: You file an external review: You must file a written request for an external review within four months after the date you receive a notice or final determination from your insurer that your
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