I have HDHP insurance and had to pay the deductible last year and this year too. I called the hospital today because I needed to clear up questions about getting on a payment plan for the balance I owed and to remove a charge from a bill that was duplicated.
I never thought of asking for financial assistance or for a reduced bill. The girl on the phone put me on hold and then came back to tell me that she had reduced my bill by 35% which is actually about 50%. I asked how she was able to do that and she said, "$7K is too much money to pay."
I thought that bc I had insurance they wouldn't help me but for what seems out of the goodness of this reps heart she gave a discount. I am very thankful but also upset that the amount I owe the hospital is so arbitrary and to me it's further proof of the fuckery insurance companies and hostpitals do.
So always ask for financial assistance or reduced bill even if you think won't qualify.
Submitted April 05, 2021 at 10:50PM by AsangOham-life https://ift.tt/3rRhnE7
