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SicknNY
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What is the name of your state? NY
Wondering if anybody can help. I have a relative who was just diagnosed with a terminal illness. She is married, with a dependent, but unfortunately uninsured. We assume the medical bills will be enourmous and so far have found some information on how to attack the problem any other suggestions would be helpful.
Our suggestions so far are
-1- Not to pay the medical bills on a credit card, rather try to pay any bills on regular negotiated installments
-2- Ask for itemized bills, check it closely, and try to have the items reduced to the equivalent of the Blue Cross Blue Shields pricing and/or find out if their is a separate rate for uninsured.
-3- Apply for Medicare and or Medicaid (Currently Medicare is not an option and we are trying to avoid spending down her family's assets to where she qualifies for Medicaid)
-4- Seek an attorney
Any additional suggestions are greatly appreciated!
Wondering if anybody can help. I have a relative who was just diagnosed with a terminal illness. She is married, with a dependent, but unfortunately uninsured. We assume the medical bills will be enourmous and so far have found some information on how to attack the problem any other suggestions would be helpful.
Our suggestions so far are
-1- Not to pay the medical bills on a credit card, rather try to pay any bills on regular negotiated installments
-2- Ask for itemized bills, check it closely, and try to have the items reduced to the equivalent of the Blue Cross Blue Shields pricing and/or find out if their is a separate rate for uninsured.
-3- Apply for Medicare and or Medicaid (Currently Medicare is not an option and we are trying to avoid spending down her family's assets to where she qualifies for Medicaid)
-4- Seek an attorney
Any additional suggestions are greatly appreciated!