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On avoiding a giant ER bill
Our best tips for the worst rip-off in health care
Dan Weissmann
Mar 31, 2022
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Get an itemized medical bill and fact-check it
Do you really owe that much? Maybe not.
Dan Weissmann
Jan 26
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Extra: One BIG tip if you signed up for a 2023 Obamacare plan
Double-check to make sure “in-network” docs are really in-network. Like, call them. Today.
Dan Weissmann
Jan 10
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Picking insurance (again)? We’ve got some updates
Still the same garbage system, but some glimmers of decent news
Dan Weissmann
Dec 8, 2022
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First, see if you can get your medical bill forgiven
Lots of people qualify— but providers won’t always tell you, or make it easy.
Dan Weissmann
Nov 21, 2022
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What *not* to do when you get a big medical bill
Don’t pay it right away, but don’t ignore it either.
Dan Weissmann
Oct 20, 2022
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Programming note
We're slowing down a bit, for now.
Dan Weissmann
May 12, 2022
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Your Turn: Share your tips and requests
We want your tips, questions and feedback on First Aid Kit.
Dan Weissmann
Apr 27, 2022
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