Medical bill paid--sort of
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Medical bill paid--sort of
| Fri, 03-17-2006 - 11:50am |
Hi, all. Well, that last ER bill ($800+) was looming. Since I couldnt pay the whole amount from my current paycheck, the hospital offered 10% discount if I could pay the balance in full today. So, I put it on the Discover Card. Why? It knocked the balance down to about $600+, and it will be out of my hair. That way, I wouldnt have to pay the entire balance in full (which they wanted, and I couldnt do) and I can pay monthly on my card. (or, every week if I want). This was the only way to get rid of it, since I couldnt come up with the full amount. Was it worth it? Yes, in some ways. Still have the $3800 x-ray bill that I havent heard about yet. Am standing firm on it, though, and not paying one penny until the insurance pays something. Enough of this medical bill nightmare! Whiz.

Were you able to claim any of the medical you paid last year on your taxes? I was able to claim all of mine, and I will have more medical to claim for this year, and that's because of all of the dental I pay for.
I am just surprised at how you have been treated by these hospitals. I had no problems at all setting up a payment plan with all of those I owed money to. When the next bill comes in, tell them you have to be put on a plan, but call them the moment the bill arrives.