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She tour of duty, this time in Afghanistan. Prior continues her work on behalf of veterans What Happens When You Can’t Pay degree from Columbia University and a Foreign Wars.as a member of the Inglewood Veterans ofto her service, she earned a Bachelor’s Your Medical Bills? Master’s in Criminal Justice Administration By Jason Alderman wreak havoc with your credit It’s no secret that health care score. Contact creditors as soon Assemblymember Bradford Honors Dan B. Wise as costs have been spiraling out of as possible, explain your situa- the 2012 Small Business Owner of the Year control for years. To fight back, tion and ask them to set up an your best bet is to be a well- installment payment plan or work Assemblymember Steven Bradford honored informed consumer: Know the out a reduced rate. Inglewood resident, Dan B. Wise, owner of true costs of medical procedures, • Many people with no in- Wise Tire & Brake Inc. as the California supplies and medications so you surance discover that they’re Small Business Association 2012 Small can bargain effectively; carefully often charged much higher rates Business Owner of the Year from the 51st anticipate and track medical ex- than those negotiated by insur- Assembly District. “Wise Tire & Brake has penses; and stay on top of your ance companies, Medicare and meant so much to the community of Ingle- bills. Medicaid. Don’t be afraid to ask for those wood and the 51st Assembly District,” said But sometimes, even when you follow the lower rates and to work out a repayment Assemblymember Bradford. “I am proud rules you still can get burned. I’ve heard plan – just be sure to get the agreement in to honor Dan as this year’s small business many appalling stories about people – even writing. Most doctors and hospitals would owner of the year.” A long-time resident of the those with comprehensive insurance – who rather accept reduced payments than have to 51st Assembly District, Wise has been very have been denied benefits, over-charged, deal with collection agencies and possibly involved in the community. He served three sent to collections or even forced to file for no reimbursement at all. years in the National Guard and three years bankruptcy because they couldn’t pay their • Ask the hospital’s patient liaison to review as a sergeant in the U.S. Army Reserve. At medical bills. your case and see whether you qualify for the age of 24, he was the youngest member Here are a few coping strategies: financial assistance from the government, a of the local Rotary Club, eventually serving Carefully review each doctor, lab or hospital charitable organization or the hospital itself. on their Board of Directors and becoming bill and match it against the Explanation of Most will forgive some or all bills for people the Board President. He was also appointed Benefits statement that shows how much they whose income falls below certain amounts as Commissioner on the Inglewood Parks were reimbursed by the insurance company. tied to federal poverty levels. Also pursue this and Recreation Board and President of the Also, watch for items that may have been avenue with your doctor or other provider County Civic Center Authority for then Bradford. “The people of Inglewood are all charged to you by mistake such as: – ideally before they’ve begun collections. Mayor of Inglewood Edward Vincent Jr. In the better for his dedication and benevolent • Medications, supplies, treatments or A few additional cost-savings tips: addition, he served on the advisory board service.” Established in 1923 by his father, meals you didn’t receive while hospitalized • Ask whether your employer offers flex- of the Daniel Freeman Hospital, the board Dan Wise Sr., Wise Tire & Brake Inc. is the or getting an outpatient procedure. ible spending accounts, which let you pay of the Inglewood YMCA, and the board of oldest business in Inglewood. Throughout the • Duplicate charges for a single proce- for eligible out-of-pocket health care and/or the Inglewood Historical Society. “Dan has years, Wise Tire & Break Inc. has sponsored dure (such as x-rays, MRIs and lab work), dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis. been very active in the business commu- many youth activities in Inglewood and the including those that had to be redone due to • Use online price-comparison services nity in Inglewood,” said Assemblymember surrounding area. • a technician’s error. like Healthcare Blue Book and OutofPocket. • Charges for a full day’s hospitalization com to research going rates for a variety of when you checked out early; or private room medical services. rates when you shared a suite. Unless it’s a true emergency, try to avoid • The summary hospital bill you were sent emergency rooms and use an urgent care probably doesn’t contain many details, so network facility affiliated with your insurance God has cared for these trees, saved them from drought, dis- ask for an itemized bill along with a copy company or ask your doctor for recom- of your medical chart and a pharmacy ledger mendations. ease, avalanches, and a thousand tempests and floods. But he showing which drugs you were given during Bottom line: Know what health services cost cannot save them from fools. your stay. and don’t be afraid to negotiate. You’ll haggle John Muir • If you’re having difficulty paying a medical over the price of a car – why not your health? bill, don’t simply ignore it. Like any credi- Jason Alderman directs Visa’s financial edu- tor, doctors and hospitals often turn unpaid cation programs. To Follow Jason Alderman bills over to collection agencies, which will on Twitter: www.twitter.com/PracticalMoney. •
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