Crush Medical Debt – Medical Bills Uncovered

In this episode, you're going to learn the #1 thing you can do to get out of a horrendously high ambulance bill. Also, what does insurance open enrollment mean, what's the deal with those annoying commercials, and why should you care? Dr. Virgie reveals what to do to spend the least amount of money for your medical care - whether you can afford traditional health insurance or not - and save your financial life. https://crushmedicaldebt.com

Because 80% of American medical bills have expensive mistakes, most of us living in the United States are just one accident or illness away from a lifetime of debt - or worse. That's the bad news. The good news is it doesn't have to be this way! By the end of this episode, you're going to know the five money moves to make to when you're facing big out-of-budget medical bills - and save your financial life. https://crushmedicaldebt.com

Mark Cuban - yes, THAT Mark Cuban - uber-successful entrepreneur, NBA team owner, and founder of Cost Plus Drugs company that's disrupting the U.S. pharmaceutical industry, backed an eye-opening study proving the big insider secret behind the 3 simple steps to Crush Medical Debt. You have to hear this one! Also, we're talking about the 3 steps to busting bills people are posting on Buzzfeed. Good stuff! https://crushmedicaldebt.com/

Today we're talking about the Medical Fraud Case of the Month - and, if you're not doing this one thing - you're definitely overpaying for healthcare and risking your financial life. Finally, Dr. Virgie reveals why your low FICO credit score might be because of this hidden illegal activity debt collectors don't want you to know! https://ocrportal.hhs.gov https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/sample-letter-credit-bureaus-disputing-errors-credit-reports

In this episode of Moral of the Story: Personal Stories of Financial Lessons after an Accident or Illness, Lauren B alerts us to predatory billing tactics provider representatives use to trick us to pay before receiving medical services. Also, Dr. Virgie's big mistake reminds us of the three top reasons to never pay medical bills with loans or credit! crushmedicaldebt.com

By the end of this second part of Dr. Virgie's life-changing discussion with dyslexia and learning disability specialist Dr. Tim Conway of the NOW! Foundation, you're going to learn why illiteracy is the hidden pandemic; the importance of the nonprofit Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) in helping you get a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for your child with a learning disorder; and the 3 steps in getting free, low cost, or discounted testing and treatment for children and adults with dyslexia and other learning disabilities. Decoding Dyslexia; NOWprograms.com; TheMorrisCenter.com.

By the end of this life-changing episode, you're going to know how to get tested and treated for dyslexia and other learning disorders - whether you're 5 or 50 years old, can't afford private neuropsychological testing, and have no public school support. Dr. Tim Conway of the NOW! Foundation reveals how to get help with the nonprofit advocate organization Decoding Dyslexia in every state in the U.S., why millions of instructional casualties are actually misdiagnosed as learning disorders, and how to get an independent education evaluation (IEE) if you're not happy with your child's public school assessment. Decoding Dyslexia; NOWprograms.com; TheMorrisCenter.com.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an important reminder that most of us who live in the United States are just one accident or serious illness away from a lifetime of debt. In this information-packed episode, we're talking about why accidental, critical illness, or hospitalization insurance is a non-negotiable must-have for those of us who can't afford traditional health insurance premiums. Also, Dr. Virgie discusses a recent case of medical identity theft featured in the media - and how to use the 3 steps of the only right way to pay medical bills to make sure it doesn't happen to you. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Identity Theft Site: https://www.identitytheft.gov/# The Identity Theft Resource Center: https://www.idtheftcenter.org/about-us To find a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) near you, go to https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov

In this episode of What Would Dr. Virgie Do?, Dr. Virgie shares why she's on a mission to crush medical bill bankruptcy, and the very cunning and devious real reason why many providers send different bills to you than what they submit to your insurance company! https://crushmedicaldebt.com

In this encore recognition of Suicide Prevention Month, Dr. Virgie and Dr. Kristin Carothers discuss why self care is like keeping the gas tank of your car filled and asking for help is a sign of good health. And, Dr. Virgie says, Do this ONE thing every time you have to see a health care provider and save your financial future - forever! If you or someone you know may be in crisis, please call 988 and/or go to 988lifeline.org or text HOME to 741741.

In recognition of National Recovery Month, we're talking about how to get on the other side of substance use disorders or addiction with detox and rehabilitation - even with no insurance or money. You can do this! And you're NOT alone. Plus, we're talking about this month's Medical Bills Uncovered cases of medical ID theft and fraud - and how to make sure it doesn't happen to you. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call 988. If you're not ready or able to speak, please text HOME to 741741.

In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month, personal finance and mental health advocate Melanie Lockert spotlights the dangerous connection between debt, depression and suicide. By the end of this episode, you're going to 1) learn why debt is not a death sentence, and 2) understand that you're not alone - or a loan. For mental health services available nationwide that fits your budget: Open Path Collective.org. If you or someone you know might be in crisis, please: Call 988, go to 988lifeline.org, or text HOME to 741741.

In this episode of What Would Dr. Virgie Do?, Dr. Virgie shares why she's on a mission to crush medical bill bankruptcy, and the very cunning and devious real reason why many providers send different bills to you than what they submit to your insurance company! https://crushmedicaldebt.com

In less than an hour, you're going to learn why changing the way you pay for medical coverage is critical for a happy and healthy life - and most importantly, how to do it. Whether you’re self-employed and need health coverage, facing big bills after an accident or serious medical diagnosis, or already getting crushed by medical debt - this episode is for you. Look for primary care options with Direct Primary Care (DPC) practices at dpcare.org/dpc-practice-locations. Find a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) for your primary, dental, and mental health care needs with affordable sliding-scale income-based fees at findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov. Go to crushmedicaldebt.com/free-resources for discounts on prescription medications. If you have insurance and struggling with expenses not covered by your policy, apply for grants at HealthWell Foundation (healthwellfoundation.org). Clarification: Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) are not 100% free but are affordable for even the most limited budgets due to sliding-scale income-based only fees.

By the end of this episode, you're going to know how to get the best help for your biggest bills for absolutely free. Also, we're talking about a specific type of predatory billing in the Bogus Bill of the Month - and how to make sure it doesn't happen to you or someone you love. Show notes: A list of preventive services that your insurance must cover at no cost to you - including no copay, no coinsurance, and without meeting the annual deductible - can be found at healthcare.gov/coverage/preventive-care-benefits. Find links to more free help at crushmedicaldebt.com Resources.

Because 80% to 90% of American medical bills have expensive mistakes, most of us living in the United States are just one accident or illness away from a lifetime of debt - or worse. That's the bad news. The good news is it doesn't have to be this way! By the end of this episode, you're going to know the five money moves to make to when you're facing big out-of-budget medical bills - and save your financial life. https://crushmedicaldebt.com

This episode could save your financial life! Dr. Virgie reveals what to do if you're self-employed, in between jobs, or don't have insurance through an employer and can't afford federal marketplace health insurance a.k.a. Obamacare. By the end of this hour, you're going to learn about protecting your financial future with non-federal marketplace individual plans, direct primary care, critical illness insurance, and short-term insurance. https://crushmedicaldebt.com CLARIFICATION: ACA catastrophic insurance is only available to those under the age of 30 and does not offer lump sum payouts for illness or injuries. Private catastrophic insurance, known as accidental, critical illness, or hospitalization plans, is available to everyone over age 18 and offers lump sum payouts for covered illness or injuries.

This episode could save your financial life! Dr. Virgie reveals what to do if you're self-employed, in-between jobs or don't have insurance through an employer, and can't afford federal marketplace health insurance a.k.a. Obamacare. By the end of this hour, you're going to learn about protecting your financial future with non-federal marketplace individual plans, direct primary care, and critical illness insurance. https://crushmedicaldebt.com

In this critically important episode of What Your Medical Debt Doctor Wants You to Know, Dr. Virgie reveals the #1 mistake you're making when you get medical care that can destroy your financial future forever. Listen to this, save thousands - and possibly your financial life. crushmedicaldebt.com And, Dr. Dina Strachan, board-certified dermatologist and owner of Aglow Dermatology in NYC returns to bust melanoma and skin cancer myths, discusses why we all need to use sunscreen irrespective of how fair or dark we are, and shares three very common medications and one lifestyle choice that can increase your chance of getting sunburns - and your risk of skin cancer. aglowdermatology.com

By the end of this episode, you're going to discover the 5 best expert insider secrets to get out of a medical bill - including the #1 thing to do to get out of paying future predatory bills. This is really outstanding stuff, folks! https://crushmedicaldebt.com