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The medical sector in the US operates this way openly, most medical providers have some sort of ability-to-pay based fee and payment schedule, if you ask. The b
by bcoates 13y ago
The medical sector in the US operates this way openly, most medical providers have some sort of ability-to-pay based fee and payment schedule, if you ask. The big advantage over just taking on the debt and not paying it is that you can preserve your credit.
- gknoy 13y agoHow do you start to ask that question? They give you a bill for X, Y, Z, and a doctor's bill for Q, and radiologist's bill for F, and ... then what? Do you ask each of them if they can discount it further? (I would have imagined that each of them have had so many people ask for a discount that their standard answer is "No!" by now -- am I just being too scared of asking?
- philwelch 13y agoMost places will give you a discount just for asking. It's totally normal. Just make as many calls as you have bills. Worst case scenario, you'll get a payment plan.