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In this episode of What Would Dr. Virgie Do?, Dr. Virgie reveals the expert insider 3 simple steps to CRUSH MEDICAL DEBT - and the biggest medical bill mistake to look out for when we have health insurance! Listen to this, save thousands - and maybe your financial life. https://crushmedicaldebt.com
Learn how Dr. Virgie got out of paying a $90,000 medical bill - and why she says you can too! Also, hospitals and medical systems across the U.S. are no longer accepting Medicare Advantage insurance. Find out why this is a big deal for you or someone you love and the best way Medicare recipients can keep their money, favorite doctors and hospitals. https://medicalbills.support/MedigapisbetterthanMA
In this episode, you're going to learn what you need to know to get out of paying an unfair ambulance bill - and why you need to know it! https://crushmedicaldebt.com
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
In this encore episode, we're revisiting why it's important to always be kind to each other, including folks on the front line, even when we really really(!) don't feel like doing so. And heads up - you may want to think twice before taking an ambulance ride to the ER! Dr. Virgie reveals what to do if you're overcharged for an expensive fancy ride to the hospital. 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 direct primary care (DPC), federally qualified heath centers (FQHCs), and catastrophic medical event insurance. crushmedicaldebt.com
The Medical Bills Uncovered series 'Moral of the Story' features individuals and patients who share battles won and lessons learned in dealing with the U.S. healthcare system - so you can make sure their time, peace, and money lost doesn't happen to you. In this special episode, top personal finance podcast Everyone's Talkin Money host and certified financial planner Shannah Game talks with Dr. Virgie to reveal the definition of a certified money trauma expert, why you CAN negotiate your healthcare needs, and the importance of always asking questions when you're asked to pay for medical care in advance. Also, Dr. Virgie reminds us that other than visit co-pays, in-network providers must bill your insurance first before expecting payment for services, including coinsurance and annual deductibles!
By the end of this episode of What Would Dr. Virgie Do?, you're going to learn the insider secrets you need to know to never get tricked into paying outrageous medical bills - and get rid of them fast - without credit cards, loans, or bankruptcy. https://crushmedicaldebt.com
By the end of this episode, you're going to discover the 5 best expert insider secrets to get out of paying 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
Dr. Virgie discusses what we all need to know when a loved one dies but no one tells us - which adds to our grief and detriment. At the end of this hour, you're going to remember to do the 3 steps of the only right way to pay every medical bill – no matter to whom it belongs and whether they're living or deceased, why medical bills is unsecured debt which goes away if there isn't enough money in your loved one's estate (savings, investments) to cover it, and how debt collectors are legally limited in how they are allowed to seek repayment after someone dies. crushmedicaldebt.com
At the end of this very special empowering episode, you're going to know how to get help paying your medical bills - without paying to get help paying your medical bills! Marshall Allen, journalist and author of Never Pay the First Bill: And Other Ways to Fight the Health Care System and Win joins Dr. Virgie to share a big secret to successfully fight bogus medical bills - for free. You can do this! crushmedicaldebt.com/free-resources dollarfor.org patientadvocate.org singlecare.com
In this critically important episode, Dr. Virgie reveals the #1 mistake you're making when you get medical care that can destroy your future! Listen to this, save thousands - and possibly your financial life. And, in recognition of Melanoma & Skin Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Dina Strachan, board-certified dermatologist and owner of Aglow Dermatology in NYC returns to bust melanoma and skin cancer myths, discuss 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
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, psychologist Dr. Kristin Carothers returns to join Dr. Virgie to share insights about our society's continued taboo and stigma of talking about mental health issues and suicide, why mental health equals physical health, and what to do if you or someone you love is without financial resources or insurance but needs mental health support and/or treatment. https://988lifeline.org https://www.nami.org https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists If you or someone you love is in crisis, call 911 and/or get to your nearest ER.
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.
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.
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.
This episode will save your financial life or that of someone you love. In less than one hour, you're going to learn the 5 insider expert secrets to get rid of a medical bill you can't afford, the first thing to do if your bill that may be the equivalent of a home mortgage is from a hospital stay, and where to find the best patient advocate help with big or bogus medical bills - for free. patientadvocate.org
This episode will save your financial life or that of someone you love. In less than one hour, you're going to learn the 5 insider expert secrets to get rid of a medical bill you can't afford, the first thing to do if your bill that may be the equivalent of a home mortgage is from a hospital stay, and where to find the best patient advocate help with big or bogus medical bills - for free. patientadvocate.org
In this special episode, personal finance expert and debt specialist Matt Schulz talks about his must-have money manual, Ask Questions, Save Money & Make More - How to Take Control of Your Financial Life, gives you real-life scripts to use to save the most money on medical bills and pharmacy prescriptions, and warns about a disturbing trend that's extra-profitable for large medical service providers but super-dangerous to your financial future and well-being.
In this special episode, personal finance expert and debt specialist Matt Schulz talks about his must-have money manual, Ask Questions, Save Money & Make More - How to Take Control of Your Financial Life, gives you real-life scripts to use to save the most money on medical bills and pharmacy prescriptions, and warns about a disturbing trend that's extra-profitable for large medical service providers but super-dangerous to your financial future and well-being.
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, 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.
National Consumer Protection Week is a time to help you understand your consumer rights to protect yourself and those you love from frauds and scams. This week, Dr. Virgie reveals how scammers are using new ways to take advantage of consumers who use the old ways of paying medical bills, why former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams' bogus ER bill is a great example of the top causes of the more than 100 million (and rising) American healthcare cost victims struggling with medical debt, and the critical reason why HIPAA is more than just a privacy rights law.
National Consumer Protection Week is a time to help you understand your consumer rights to protect yourself and those you love from frauds and scams. This week, Dr. Virgie reveals how scammers are using new ways to take advantage of consumers who use the old ways of paying medical bills, why former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams' bogus ER bill is a great example of the top causes of the more than 100 million (and rising) American healthcare cost victims struggling with medical debt, and the critical reason why HIPAA is more than just a privacy rights law.
National Consumer Protection Week is a time to help you understand your consumer rights to protect yourself and those you love from frauds and scams. This week, Dr. Virgie reveals how scammers are using new ways to take advantage of consumers who use the old ways of paying medical bills, why former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams' bogus ER bill is a great example of the top causes of the more than 100 million (and rising) American healthcare cost victims struggling with medical debt, and the critical reason why HIPAA is more than just a privacy rights law.
In this special Leap Year Day episode of Crush Medical Debt - Medical Bills Uncovered, Dr. Virgie reveals a rare expert insider look into why the old way of paying medical bills doesn't work anymore, how it's creating 100 million American healthcare cost vicitims and more every day, and what to do to protect you or someone you love from medical financial disaster. Show notes: To find a direct primary care practice (DPC), which gives you access to primary and preventive care for one low monthly subscription: dpcare.org/dpc-practice-locations. To find a federal qualified health center (FQHC) near you, which gives access to primary, dental and mental health care on a sliding scale based on your income: findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov. Correction: CPT is the abbreviation for Current Procedural Terminology.
In this special Leap Year Day episode of Crush Medical Debt - Medical Bills Uncovered, Dr. Virgie reveals a rare expert insider look into why the old way of paying medical bills doesn't work anymore, how it's creating 100 million American healthcare cost vicitims and more every day, and what to do to protect you or someone you love from medical financial disaster. Show notes: To find a direct primary care practice (DPC), which gives you access to primary and preventive care for one low monthly subscription: dpcare.org/dpc-practice-locations. To find a federal qualified health center (FQHC) near you, which gives access to primary, dental and mental health care on a sliding scale based on your income: findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov. Correction: CPT is the abbreviation for Current Procedural Terminology.
In this special Leap Year Day episode of Crush Medical Debt - Medical Bills Uncovered, Dr. Virgie reveals a rare expert insider look into why the old way of paying medical bills doesn't work anymore, how it's creating 100 million American healthcare cost vicitims and more every day, and what to do to protect you or someone you love from medical financial disaster. Show notes: To find a direct primary care practice (DPC), which gives you access to primary and preventive care for one low monthly subscription: dpcare.org/dpc-practice-locations. To find a federal qualified health center (FQHC) near you, which gives access to primary, dental and mental health care on a sliding scale based on your income: findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov. Correction: CPT is the abbreviation for Current Procedural Terminology.
Today we're talking about the top 5 things you didn't know about paying medical bills – whether you have insurance or not. Most folks living in the United States don't realize they're just one accident or serious illness away from a lifetime of debt – even if they have “great” insurance. Many think the #1 cause of bankruptcy in the U.S. is medical bills because those individuals didn't have decent health insurance or any insurance at all. It's not true – and what you don't know can hurt you and possibly destroy your financial future. In this episode, Dr. Virgie reveals valuable money-saving expert insider secrets to make sure overwhelming medical debt 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, coinsurance or deductible - can be found at healthcare.gov/coverage/preventive-care-benefits. You can find a free template to file a health insurance complaint and/or request an external review of denied coverage at crushmedicaldebt.com/free-resources.
Today we're talking about the top 5 things you didn't know about paying medical bills – whether you have insurance or not. Most folks living in the United States don't realize they're just one accident or serious illness away from a lifetime of debt – even if they have “great” insurance. Many think the #1 cause of bankruptcy in the U.S. is medical bills because those individuals didn't have decent health insurance or any insurance at all. It's not true – and what you don't know can hurt you and possibly destroy your financial future. In this episode, Dr. Virgie reveals valuable money-saving expert insider secrets to make sure overwhelming medical debt 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, coinsurance or deductible - can be found at healthcare.gov/coverage/preventive-care-benefits. You can find a free template to file a health insurance complaint and/or request an external review of denied coverage at crushmedicaldebt.com/free-resources.
Today we're talking about the top 5 things you didn't know about paying medical bills – whether you have insurance or not. Most folks living in the United States don't realize they're just one accident or serious illness away from a lifetime of debt – even if they have “great” insurance. Many think the #1 cause of bankruptcy in the U.S. is medical bills because those individuals didn't have decent health insurance or any insurance at all. It's not true – and what you don't know can hurt you and possibly destroy your financial future. In this episode, Dr. Virgie reveals valuable money-saving expert insider secrets to make sure overwhelming medical debt 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, coinsurance or deductible - can be found at healthcare.gov/coverage/preventive-care-benefits. You can find a free template to file a health insurance complaint and/or request an external review of denied coverage at crushmedicaldebt.com/free-resources.
In this special Valentine's Day episode, Dr. Virgie reminds you that love is a doing - not a feeling. As Al Green says in his classic song, Love & Happiness: Love will make you do right! Dr. Virgie reveals 3 things to do to protect your future security and take care of those you love. https://crushmedicaldebt.com https://dollarfor.org
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