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Get
help from a health-care hired gun -- Tired of trying
to decipher and correct your medical bills? Then hire a specialist who thrives
on the chaos of the modern health care system.
Recuperate
in style at an upscale hospital -- Increasingly, hospitals
are transforming themselves into warmer, cozier places that have more in common
with upscale hotels than with the dreary, impersonal wards of old. Nicer patient
lodgings, however, do have a price.
PLUS: The hospital
suite life
10
ways to avoid hospital overcharges -- An estimated 90 percent
of hospital bills contain billing errors, costing the average patient $1,300.
Deciphering a bill is a daunting task, but these 10 tips can save you a bundle.
PLUS: 8 most-common
hospital billing errors
ABCs
of Medicare -- Medicare is a top financial and
political issue, but surprisingly, many Americans -- even among the elderly
-- know and understand little about the giant program.
7
ways to avoid 'going naked' on health insurance -- Some 44
million Americans are "going naked" with no health insurance, risking
their health and financial futures. But several options can protect you against
disaster.
Unpaid
medical bills can injure your credit -- If your health insurance doesn't
pay your doctor bills promptly, you could find your credit rating on life support.
Do-it-yourself
health insurance -- If your employer doesn't provide it, getting
coverage can be tricky.
A
new way to pay your medical bills -- On Jan. 1, more people became eligible
to open Health Savings Accounts. They're an improvement, but not the best option
for everyone.
Fighting
your health insurance company -- How to avoid the fight when you can, and
how to win it when you can't.
Protect
your finances with disability insurance -- Long-term disability insurance
covers your most valuable asset: the ability to earn an income.
12
questions for long-term care insurance -- Do your research before you need
this expensive, but important policy.
How
couples maximize health insurance benefits -- When both husband and wife work
and have health policies, the choices multiply. Here's how to sort through them.
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