Do you have unpaid medical bills? Here are some tips from unduemedicaldebt.org.

1. Don’t pay with your credit card unless you have the money available.
2. Ask for financial assistance, even if your hospital stay was a year ago
3. When you apply for financial assistance, let them know about other large bills you have. Even if your income is good, you may not be able to pay.
4. If you don’t get financial assistance, ask for a payment plan.
5. Do you struggle with negotiation? Get a friend to do the call with you.
6. No one returning your call? Contact the hospital Patient Representative.
7. Don’t stop taking medications or going to the doctor.