r/HospitalBills • u/[deleted] • 12d ago

Good bill

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u/DCRBftw 12d ago

Have you applied for financial assistance with the hospital?

It sounds like you have a high deductible. But if you no longer work, you may qualify for financial assistance.

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u/schecky26 12d ago

Also, what state are you in? There may be a requirement (there is in NY) that all hospitals have charity care guidelines set up and they get reimbursements from the state. FYI this is only the hospital--if you have doctor bills that would be a separate situation. Doctors are not required to give charity care.

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u/DCRBftw 12d ago

A lot of hospitals don't approve charity care after insurance, but it's always a good idea to apply for a variety of reasons for sure.