Most hospitals offer some form of charity care or financial assistance to cover part of patients’ medical bills, but who qualifies can vary dramatically by hospital. Now, researchers are calling ...

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.

The bill, Senate File 0143, is not merely a piece of legislation; it is a lifeline for those of us who rely on Medical Assistance to manage our mental and physical health challenges. By defining ...

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 ...

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

Medical bills would be held in a “pending” status ... language included … that takes into consideration financial assistance programs in place and currently offered by hospitals.” ...