Most U.S. hospitals offer some relief to patients who struggle to pay their bills. These charity care or financial assistance programs can cover all or part of the cost of an outstanding medical ...

"Speak to the billing department if something seems off," she says. "If you're insured, request your health plan's assistance." The process of disputing a medical bill may take a while, but the ...

That way, you'll understand what you'll be paying and can determine whether there are financial assistance programs available to help you. OK, so now you know that you can negotiate medical bills.

Just because a medical bill arrives in the mail doesn't mean you have to pay that exact price. NPR's Life Kit has tips to ...

The best way to pay medical bills is to set up a payment plan with the provider directly, but you can make those payments with a credit card. Medical debt has federal protections when it comes to ...

Assembly Bill 1312 would make hospitals check for financial assistance eligibility before patients are discharged. Advocates ...