2007-03-12 03:03:05 · 9 answers · asked by tdperna 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Insurance
In addition to accepting payment plans, most hospitals have a "free bed" program that you may be eligible for. Contact the hospital billing office and ask them for information.
2007-03-12 16:52:27 · answer #1 · answered by Insurance Biz CT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the hospitals billing department and set up a payment plan. Most hospitals will let you pay $50 a month until the balance is paid off.
2007-03-12 14:09:01 · answer #2 · answered by LittleItalianInMe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make some type of payment arrangement before your bill gets sent to collections. Most hospitals will let you set up a payment plan.
Just make sure to be proactive. If you dont it could mean penalties and late fees.
I had a friend that racked up 17,000 dollars in medical bills because he didnt have health insurance and he talked to them and pays 150.00 per month until the bill is paid off (no intrest either).
2007-03-12 10:08:05 · answer #3 · answered by matt_archbold2002 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most hospitals will allow payments. Even if you pay $5.00 a month, it will not go to collections. Some hospitals have programs that will cover the expenses if you are going through a hardship and are unable to pay due to low income or illness. Call the billing rep and ask if these are possibilities.
2007-03-12 10:09:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
As long as you pay US$10 a month, your name will not be sent to the credit bureau! But you must advise the hospital that you will be paying US$10 (or whatever you can afford to pay the bill) monthly. Any hospital will accept this arrangement...it is the LAW! Good luck!
2007-03-12 10:19:23 · answer #5 · answered by VASSARIAH 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Contact the hospital and ask to speak to a social worker. Ask them about any charities that are available to help you. If not, set up a payment plan - even $5 or $10 a month, to show you're making an honest effort and it doesn't screw your credit,
2007-03-12 11:30:17 · answer #6 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like you are getting good advice here. Most hospitals are happy to work with you.
2007-03-12 12:37:00 · answer #7 · answered by nokeyshere 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to them, most hospitals will allow you to make payments.
2007-03-12 10:06:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
these ideas are good, or file for bankruptcy like I had to
2007-03-12 10:46:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋