Individuals diagnosed with cancer now have a much better prognosis than they did a few decades ago. Even children with cancer are more likely than not to survive in most cases. Of course, getting to remission isn't an easy process. Typically, those with cancer require...
Medical debt: the reason why many file for bankruptcy
A gig worker with a heart condition, a young mother with scleroderma and a retiree struggling with cancer. Although all three situations involve different people and different scenarios, they do have a couple of major factors in common: medical conditions leading to...
Tips for dealing with your medical debt
If you live in Mississippi and are struggling with medical debt, there are steps you can take to relieve some of the stress. First, keep in mind that it is not uncommon for there to be errors on your bills. Review your bill, and contact the provider if you have...
Ways to get medical debt relief
Even with health insurance, medical debt can still get expensive. The Kaiser Family Foundation reported that one in five working Americans claimed they had trouble paying medical bills in 2016. Fortunately, consumers in Mississippi have ways to get medical debt...
Debt and a pandemic: Everything is changing
If there is one thing that is true, it’s that a pandemic changes people’s lives. Coronavirus has turned America upside down, and the economic fallout could be substantial. People who perhaps never thought they’d need to have health insurance or to cover a severe...
Millions of Americans are saddled with medical debt
New research shows more than one out of every three Americans face financial hardship due to medical bills. More than 137 million people struggle to pay medical expenses, and TD Ameritrade says it’s the No. 1 reason why people, regardless of age, consider cashing in...
Who is most burdened by medical debt?
The healthcare costs in this country are a constant topic of conversation. They seem to be rising at alarming rates with no end in sight. For this reason, many people in Mississippi are stuck with large amounts of medical debt. However, what group seems to be most...
The price of medical care: What you should know
You may think that if you went to the emergency room in Mississippi seeking treatment for a broken leg that your expenses would be comparable to if you were seek medical help for the same injury in Arizona. Interestingly enough, medical expenses vary from state to...
Medical bills not always accurate
People in Mississippi have often been taught to appropriately respect health care professionals and those who support them. This respect may be warranted in many cases but should not prevent a person from making sure they fully understand the bills they receive from...
Careful review of medical bills urged
The cost of health care in America is a concern for everyone. Even residents in Mississippi who have what would be considered good health care insurance coverage are likely to end up with some out-of-pocket medical costs each year. For many, these expenses that are...
