Posted on 08/10/2023 5:20:29 AM PDT by ChicagoConservative27
Seniors face more than $50 billion in unpaid medical bills, many of which they shouldn’t have to pay, according to a federal watchdog report.
In an all-too-common scenario, medical providers charge elderly patients the full price of an expensive medical service rather than work with the insurer that is supposed to cover it. If the patient doesn’t pay, the provider sends the bill into collections, setting off a round of frightening letters, humiliating phone calls and damaging credit reports.
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Good advice here as well. Will be making an appointment soon to see somebody who specializes in elder law.
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