| Financial Tips for Dealing with Hospital & Medical Cost |
An appendix surgery with a 3 day hospital stay cost approx. $ 36,000. It is important for the consumer to know how to deal with the hospital. Inform your insurance carrier and agent that you need to go to the hospital, ask your doctor for the diagnostic code and the insurance company will inform you what the negotiated rate will be and also your out-of- pocket expense. It is very important to contact the financial office of the hospital. With insurance plans having higher deductibles, the hospital will ask for a deposit. Negotiate this deposit. Ask for the facitility charges of the hospital, as these are the highest cost. Negotiate a payment plan with the hospital for your deductible.
If you are asking the hospital for financial assistance, be prepared to show proof of your income, expenses and savings. These can include pay stubs, rent & mortgage statements, alimony, unemployment checks, tax statements and all bank & savings accounts.
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| Getting ready for Tax Season |
It is the time for getting ready for taxes. Are you ready, do you need help ?
You might want to attend an ealy morning seminar.
Tax & IRS Specialist, Mike Montano with Demetriou, Montano & Assoc. will answer the 25 most frequently IRS & Tax questions.
The meeting will be held on March 31st at 7:30 am at Panini in Marina Del Rey.
To rsvp to this seminar please email info@solidhealthinsurance.com |