On Behalf of developers | September 14, 2022 | Medical Debt
Individuals diagnosed with cancer now have a much better prognosis than they did a few decades ago. Even children with cancer are more likely than not to survive in most cases. Of course, getting to remission isn’t an easy process. Typically, those with cancer require months of intensive and debilitating treatments. Often, people with cancer… Continue reading The undeniable link between cancer and bankruptcy...
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On Behalf of developers | August 9, 2021 | Medical Debt
A gig worker with a heart condition, a young mother with scleroderma and a retiree struggling with cancer. Although all three situations involve different people and different scenarios, they do have a couple of major factors in common: medical conditions leading to excessive medical debt. A study from 2019 disclosed that two-thirds of all people who… Continue reading Medical debt: the reason why many file for bankruptcy...
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On Behalf of developers | January 21, 2021 | Blog,Medical Debt
If you live in Mississippi and are struggling with medical debt, there are steps you can take to relieve some of the stress. First, keep in mind that it is not uncommon for there to be errors on your bills. Review your bill, and contact the provider if you have questions about any of the… Continue reading Tips for dealing with your medical debt...
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On Behalf of developers | October 29, 2020 | Medical Debt
Even with health insurance, medical debt can still get expensive. The Kaiser Family Foundation reported that one in five working Americans claimed they had trouble paying medical bills in 2016. Fortunately, consumers in Mississippi have ways to get medical debt relief. Negotiating debt and in-house financing Doctors and health care facilities would rather debt be… Continue reading Ways to get medical debt relief...
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On Behalf of developers | March 18, 2020 | Medical Debt
If there is one thing that is true, it’s that a pandemic changes people’s lives. Coronavirus has turned America upside down, and the economic fallout could be substantial. People who perhaps never thought they’d need to have health insurance or to cover a severe injury at their age could find themselves with significant medical debt. There… Continue reading Debt and a pandemic: Everything is changing...
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On Behalf of developers | November 18, 2019 | Medical Debt
New research shows more than one out of every three Americans face financial hardship due to medical bills. More than 137 million people struggle to pay medical expenses, and TD Ameritrade says it’s the No. 1 reason why people, regardless of age, consider cashing in retirement savings. The investment firm says even when some people… Continue reading Millions of Americans are saddled with medical debt...
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On Behalf of developers | November 6, 2018 | Medical Debt
The healthcare costs in this country are a constant topic of conversation. They seem to be rising at alarming rates with no end in sight. For this reason, many people in Mississippi are stuck with large amounts of medical debt. However, what group seems to be most affected may be surprising to you. According to… Continue reading Who is most burdened by medical debt?...
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On Behalf of developers | October 7, 2018 | Medical Debt
You may think that if you went to the emergency room in Mississippi seeking treatment for a broken leg that your expenses would be comparable to if you were seek medical help for the same injury in Arizona. Interestingly enough, medical expenses vary from state to state, depending on what type of service you are… Continue reading The price of medical care: What you should know...
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On Behalf of developers | September 18, 2018 | Medical Debt
People in Mississippi have often been taught to appropriately respect health care professionals and those who support them. This respect may be warranted in many cases but should not prevent a person from making sure they fully understand the bills they receive from doctors, labs, hospitals or other providers and facilities. In fact, careful review… Continue reading Medical bills not always accurate...
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On Behalf of developers | August 19, 2018 | Medical Debt
The cost of health care in America is a concern for everyone. Even residents in Mississippi who have what would be considered good health care insurance coverage are likely to end up with some out-of-pocket medical costs each year. For many, these expenses that are not covered by insurance can put an enormous strain on… Continue reading Careful review of medical bills urged...
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