Tag Archives: medical insurance
- Adult Baby Continues To Receive Social Security Benefits – Fraud Allegations Dropped
Stanley Thornton, Jr. was featured, not too long ago, on an episode of National Geographic’s television show, “Taboo” where his life of living as an Adult Baby was showcased. When I first came across this news story I immediately thought of an episode of CSI I had seen once of an adult man living his [...]
- Root Canals and Appendectomy Were Expensive and Landed Me in Bankruptcy. – Ray
“Dear Lewis, Made many not so smart mistakes which put me into serious credit card debt over the past 8 years or so. Followed by some dental work (multiple root canals) that had to be paid with credit card. Last year, had an emergency appendectomy that ended up in an medical insurance mess up. Ended [...]
- My Children Landed Me in Debt. – Jane
“Dear Steve, My husband and I have inherited many bills from our children over the last year. One son was in a car accident and was sued by the other party for damages to their vehicle. Since he was under 18 at the time, I had to pay $6000.00 that my husband’s insurance refused to [...]
- I’m Stuck With Medical Bills I Can’t Pay. – Tara
“Dear Steve, Husband had emergency hand surgery in 2007 after cutting the tendon with a knife. Entered through the emergency room. Surgery performed in the emergency room. Insurrance covered hospital bill. went for follow ups with the surgeon. At a follow up appointment, husband complained that the stiches felt tight, so Dr. cut him open [...]
- Coping With Medical Bills
With medical bills skyrocketing, many people feel they simply can’t afford to be sick. But illness and accidents happen anyway, leaving many families financially unhealthy or even bankrupt. While there is no single, simple solution to the high cost of medical care, this brochure is designed to offer suggestions on coping with large medical bills. [...]
- How Can I Get Out of Medical Debt. I Have No Credit Card Debt. – Jamie
“Dear Steve, I have 42,000 dollars in debt it is mostly medical bills and no credit card debt I’ve never had a credit card how can I get out of debt. Jamie” The Answer: Dear Jamie, In its most basic form getting out of debt is easy. All you have to do is have [...]
- Medical Student Debt Leads To Thoughts Of Suicide and Burnout
Having worked for years in the medical field I applaud anyone that decides that they want to become a doctor. But I’ve met my share of people that seem to have become doctors for “the money” or who once they became doctors, wanted to do something else with their lives. Being a doctor is not [...]