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Fighting with insurance, part 1
Let’s get started.
Jul 31
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Dan Weissmann
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June 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
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Dan Weissmann
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May 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
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Dan Weissmann
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April 2023
How to not freak out: Our most important advice ever
Yes, easier said than done. We’ve got strategies for you.
Apr 20
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Dan Weissmann
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March 2023
Consider paying cash (at least sometimes)
You can tell ‘em: Don’t run this through my insurance.
Mar 30
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Dan Weissmann
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January 2023
Get an itemized medical bill and fact-check it
Do you really owe that much? Maybe not.
Jan 26
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Dan Weissmann
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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.
Jan 10
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Dan Weissmann
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December 2022
Picking insurance (again)? We’ve got some updates
Still the same garbage system, but some glimmers of decent news
Dec 8, 2022
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Dan Weissmann
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November 2022
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.
Nov 21, 2022
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Dan Weissmann
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October 2022
What *not* to do when you get a big medical bill
Don’t pay it right away, but don’t ignore it either.
Oct 20, 2022
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Dan Weissmann
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May 2022
Programming note
We're slowing down a bit, for now.
May 12, 2022
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Dan Weissmann
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April 2022
Your Turn: Share your tips and requests
We want your tips, questions and feedback on First Aid Kit.
Apr 27, 2022
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Dan Weissmann
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