Forbes Magazine ran an article recently titled Cut your Doctor Bill. The article explains that with the rising cost of healthcare that people need to find out the costs associated with a medical procedure before they have it done. The problem is actually finding the cost beforehand.
If you are seen at a doctor or hospital and don’t know beforehand what the approximate cost will be, you are in for sticker shock once you receive your bill, especially if the medical provider is not part of your insurance network, or if you don’t have any insurance.
INSNET,LLC President Jack Gillis was interviewed for this story and shares some tips for those who feel confident enough to do their own negotiations. First he says you need to determine if the facility is authorized to give you a discount. If they are, your next question should be, who is authorized to give me a bigger discount? Not all medical providers are willing to reduce their fees, but with unpaid debt at record levels, many any re-thinking those policies.
If you would rather have a professional organization who has been negotiating medical bills with providers for over 20 years review and negotiate your medical bill, INSNET is available at www.myinsnet.com or by calling 877-MYINSNET (877-694-6763)
