Category: Medical Debt
Options for dealing with significant medical debt
When a person goes through a serious medical problem, serious medical bills often follow. Even with insurance, a trip to the emergency room, prolonged illness or surgery can ultimately result in medical debt that a person may not be able to manage. There are several things a person can do in this situation, and it
Steps to avoiding serious medical debt
A medical emergency can upend a person’s financial stability in a matter of a few days or weeks. One unexpected hospital stay or accident can lead to medical bills that can quickly outpace a Tennessee consumer’s ability to keep up, resulting in overwhelming amounts of medical debt. This type of debt is one of the
Pending legislation could reduce medical debt
Medical care is expensive, even for Tennessee readers who have health insurance. Some things are not covered, and people may still have to pay if they see a practitioner who is not in their network. Understanding what is covered is a complex, confusing process, and many patients often find themselves with surprise medical bills because
The grave consequences of significant medical debt
Health care is expensive, even for individuals with insurance. For some in Tennessee, just one unexpected medical event can lead to a barrage of bills that a person can never hope pay. Many Americans struggle with medical debt, and it is one of the leading causes of financial stress. The Consumer Financial Protections Bureau estimates that
Medical debt is a serious problem for many in Tennessee
The future is unpredictable, and medical emergencies can strike at any time. For many in Tennessee, unexpected injuries and serious illnesses can lead to significant medical debt, and they may not be able to keep up with the payments. Studies find that medical debt can be a problem for people who have insurance coverage and those
Medical debt piles up on insured persons without relief in sight
Tennessee residents are struggling with medical bills and insurance coverage in the same manner as their counterparts throughout the country. A shocking and demoralizing aspect of medical debt these days is that even if a person or family has medical insurance, he or she is likely to be burdened with surprise bills that are not
Medical debt is a leading cause of financial strain
Medical care is expensive, and many in Tennessee lack the savings and financial resources to deal with an emergency. Just one illness or injury can cause a person to spend his or her life savings to keep up with the bills that quickly accumulate after a hospital stay or visit to the emergency room. Even
Options for individuals drowning in medical debt
A car accident, prolonged illness or other type of medical emergency can quickly wipe out a person’s savings and lead to crippling and overwhelming bills. Many Americans carry medical debt, but for some, it can spiral out of control and lead to a financial crisis. There are a few ways by which a Tennessee consumer
Many people find themselves overwhelmed by medical debt
Medical care is expensive, even for people in Tennessee with health insurance. Even a minor procedure or one visit to the emergency room can result in crippling medical bills and overwhelming debt. It is common for people with some type of coverage to accumulate significant medical debt because of a chronic health condition, emergency health
Knowing the options when dealing with high levels of medical debt
Visiting a medical facility for treatment can be an intimidating experience, and in some cases, it may also be unavoidable. Unfortunately, the high costs of care could place a person in Tennessee in a significant financial bind and leave him or her desperately searching for relief. While there might be options available for those facing