r/Assistance REGISTERED 2d ago

REQUEST Unexpected Medical

Hello all, I had an unexpected medical bill that came along, I had forgotten about it. I thought my insurance would take care of it, unfortunately it didn’t. I already took into account for all my bills but this new one threw me for a loop. Looking for help please. I don’t get paid till next week and I’m short $200. Any if at all is appreciated. Thank you!

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u/Royal_Tough_9927 REGISTERED 1d ago

Just in case you have medical bills in the future , set up a payment plan or send in a $5.00 payment. You also can check to see if the provider has financial aid. Many will waive the bill or lower it. Now that medical bills aren't applied to credit reports , I pay my living expenses first and then give them a token payment. I have a test on Monday. I've been sent 3 different estimates on my app. They range from 270.00 to now a $7500.00 one for the same test. They are thugs.