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Fighting with insurance, part 2 — getting real

There’s no middle step between the “easy” way of fighting with insurance and going to war with them. But there’s a possible (partial) shortcut in the…

Oct 25, 2024 •

How to shop for insurance, 2023 edition

Getting next year’s insurance: Some new (and updated) tips and tricks

Nov 10, 2023 •

Fighting with insurance, part 1

Let’s get started.

Jul 31, 2023 •

A provider wants you to pay in advance. Should you?

Not if you don’t have to. And often, you may not have to

Jun 29, 2023 •

Getting insurance to pay for therapy

Not for the faint of heart. But we’ve got a roadmap from someone who’s done it.

May 3, 2023 •

How to not freak out: Our most important advice ever

Yes, easier said than done. We’ve got strategies for you.

Apr 20, 2023 •

Consider paying cash (at least sometimes)

You can tell ‘em: Don’t run this through my insurance.

Mar 30, 2023 •

Get an itemized medical bill and fact-check it

Do you really owe that much? Maybe not.

Jan 26, 2023 •

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