American health insurance is complicated. Whether new to having your own insurance plan or trying to maximize the benefits from a plan you’ve had for a while, our 10 tips below can help you get you started.
How to Save on Prescriptions
We’ve all been there, you go to fill a prescription from you doctor and when the pharmacist tells you how much you owe, your jaw drops. Our latest article will not only take some of the mystery out of why some prescriptions are more expensive than others, it will also give you some hints on how to save some money in the process.
Health Insurance Tips for Newborns and New Parents
Hello new (or soon-to-be new) parents! We made a healthcare guide just for you and your newborn that covers the top things to know about healthcare for new parents. Check it out and let us know what you think!
How I Stood Up for My Financial and Health Needs
We talk a lot about being an advocate for yourself in healthcare, but what does that actually look like? One of our Healthcare Hustlers had to stand up for her patient needs at a recent dental visit — read her story to hear how she did it.
What to Do if You Get an Expensive or Unexpected Medical Bill
We know we aren’t the only ones who have received an unforeseen, extremely pricey medical bill. We have listed some of our tips and tricks we have learned along the way to help manage these unwelcome bills. Check it out!
Expensive Doctor Visit: $55 Bill for a 15 Second Ear Cleaning
The first in a series of healthcare horror stories, we detail how one of our mom’s got an unexpected medical bill and what she could have done to avoid it. Read the full story now.
Price Difference: Emergency Room vs. Urgent Care vs. Independent ER
Emergency Room, urgent care, or independent emergency room - knowing the difference could mean a big financial difference. Learn the defining characteristics between these three facilities and how to make sure you are hustling to the right one.
Understanding the Explanation of Benefits (EOB) and Checking Hospital Bills for Mistakes
Anyone else guilty of receiving their doctor’s bill and paying it without ever reading it? Yeah, we’ve been there too. The Healthcare Hustlers want you to know why reading your bill is actually really important and can end up saving you $$$.
Balance Billing: What to Do When You Get Out-of-Network Bills From an In-Network Facility
Have you ever gone to a hospital that’s in-network and still gotten an out-of-network bill? This recently happened to one of our friends and we helped him hustle his way out. Learn about balance billing and what to do when you receive an unforeseen medical bill.