07/13/2022
TIPS About Medical Bills:
Check your bills for accuracy
When it comes to medical bills, you may find yourself caught between your medical providers and your insurance company in a confusing and unclear space. It can feel like full-time detective work to understand the costs for different procedures and what is and is not covered by insurance. The problem can be compounded if you received medical care from multiple providers.
Still, there are some things you can do to try to make sure that your bill is accurate, and if debt collectors contact you, that they’re not attempting to collect incorrect bills or violating your rights.
* Look at your medical bills closely to make sure the items on it are accurate and you received the treatments listed
* Make sure the bill is yours and shows your correct name, insurance information, and billing address
* Ask your provider for a plain language explanation for items on medical bills that are unclear to you
* Ask debt collectors to verify the debt and provide you with information about the collector and the bill that’s being collected
Medical billing and collections can hurt people when they are already struggling with a health crisis. If this sounds like you or a loved one, help is available. We are on your side to make sure you are treated fairly.
Best Regards,
Will Padron
President & Certified Credit Advisor
Fidelity Credit Consultants, Inc.
Phone: 407-720-8200
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.myfidelitycredit.com
