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Help! Medical Bills Are Outrageous!

A MyMyelomaTeam Member asked a question 💭
Pineville, NC

Apparently my insurance isn't that good or the hospital is changing a lot. So last year the hospital is trying to charge me $545.00. They didn't bill my insurance it shows however when I went into my insurance it shows that my insurance did pay them but they paid them for an office visit when it was a virtual visit. My insurance last year was virtual only. So I'm not sure why I'm being billed for office when it wasn't an office visit. Also the billed stated that my doctor was a referral which… read more

July 30, 2023
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I am not sure what insurance you have but usually after you pay a certain amount they should cover the rest . I would contact the insurance company and then go to the leukemia cancer Site tr for help .
Also apply for financial assistance with the hospital Sometimes they will write it off depending on your income
When you are able to get Medicare get a supplement insurance as well Don’t rely on Medicare alone
There are organizations that help
Try the cancer society too
On this site there are links to organizations too
Best wishes
It’s hard enough to be sick and to deal with this too
Also virtual visits are billed as office visits

July 30, 2023
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I heard about a company on 60 minutes called RIP medical assistance and they help you with your medical bills

July 31, 2023
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Are you looking for ways to reduce your medical bills? Here are some tips from the knowledge base:

- Scrutinize Your Medical Bills: Ensure all charges are accurate. Request a detailed, itemized bill and compare it to the services you received
- Take Detailed Notes: Keep records of all conversations with medical providers, Show Full Answer

Are you looking for ways to reduce your medical bills? Here are some tips from the knowledge base:

- Scrutinize Your Medical Bills: Ensure all charges are accurate. Request a detailed, itemized bill and compare it to the services you received.
- Take Detailed Notes: Keep records of all conversations with medical providers, including names and reference numbers.
- Address Billing Errors Immediately: If you find errors, contact your provider promptly to correct them.
- Know Your Policy: Understand your insurance coverage, out-of-pocket expenses, and copayments.
- Seek Cost-Effective Care: Find non-hospital locations for tests and procedures to save money.
- Ask for Help: If managing bills is overwhelming, seek assistance from family, friends, or a medical bill advocate.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the resources provided in the knowledge base:
- [How To Reduce Medical Bills: Top Financial Expert Shares 10 Tips](https://www.mymyelomateam.com/resources/how-to-...)

July 24, 2024
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I waited a long time to pay any of my bills the first year I was diagnosed. I just let the hospital, doctor's office and the insurance company hash it out. I paid my deductible. Which is usually all due the first month when you have myeloma. I got copay assist for my Revlimid and then Pomalyst. We were able to deduct a lot of medical off taxes.

August 2, 2023
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

CynthiaCarmenGonzalez I guess I don't know how to answer the post lolol. so I don't have an out-of-pocket expense now I reached the max. This is what the hospital is giving me after that fact. Also, no the virtual visit is not an office visit. The codes are different from the two. My doctor's office had virtual visits in the past and were covered at 100% however these ones are coded as office visits.

July 30, 2023

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