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Debt Stress: How Debt Affects Mental Health

WEBThey don’t tell the human side of struggling through a shortage of money. Fact is, debt stress syndrome is linked to a number of mental health issues, including a massive …

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Financial Relief for Healthcare Assistance for Medical Bills

WEBPatient advocates can charge as low as $100 per hour, but also as high as $400. They also will often charge 20% to 30% of whatever savings they might realize for …

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Five Tips to Reduce Your Health Care Costs

WEBMake an effort to follow tried-and-true rules like sleeping enough, drinking plenty of water, exercising and eating well. Also try to reduce your stress levels and cut …

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Health Insurance Premiums, Deductibles, Copays and Coinsurance

WEBThe Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation reported that the average annual premium for employer-sponsored health insurance for a single worker was $6,690 in …

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Senior Health Care Options

WEBMedicare. Medicare is the federal health insurance program for seniors older than 65, who have worked full time for at least 10 years. Medicare is paid for by a …

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Medical Bankruptcy: What It Is & What You Should Know

WEBAs many as 62% of bankruptcies include significant medical debt, according to a study the Maine Law Review. Despite causing so much financial stress, there is no actual …

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Medicare: Understanding Health Insurance for Seniors

WEBMedicare, the federal government’s popular health insurance program for seniors (and younger people with permanent disabilities), covers nearly 60 million …

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Medicaid: Program Eligibility, Coverage & Costs

WEBMedicaid is a public-assistance program for needy Americans of all ages. Medicare is a federal health-insurance program that guarantees coverage for seniors …

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Government Programs and Financial Assistance for Mental Health

WEBThere are some free and low-cost options you can explore. Many Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) provide mental health services on a sliding-fee scale …

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COBRA Health Insurance: What Is It & Should You Use It

WEBTaking care of your family comes first, even in a survival budget, and COBRA or some other form of health coverage should be a part of it. A gap in insurance …

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Medical Debt Consolidation: Should You Do It

WEBThe advantage of a HELOC is you borrow what you need and only pay interest on what you borrow. If you have $50,000 in a HELOC and $20,000 in medical bills, you would borrow …

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Medical Loans & Financing: What You Need to Know

WEBMedical loans can be a way to make these situations manageable. This is especially true for anyone without health insurance. Joint replacement surgery costs …

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End-of-Life Care Options: Hospice Costs and Paying for Care

WEBRoutine home care, for which Medicare provides $207 a day for days 1-60. Routine home care, at $163 a day, for days 61 and after. Continuous home care, …

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How Much Will a Doctor Visit Cost You

WEBIf you are a new patient visiting a doctor, that visit will likely cost anywhere from $150-$400, or more, depending on what medical issues you may have and what treatment …

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What You Need to Know About Medical Bills & Collections

WEBA September 2023 study by The Commonwealth Fund found that about 40% of U.S. adults (about 100 million people) currently carry medical or dental debt, whether those debts …

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What to Do When You Lose Your Health Insurance

WEBA pink slip can be a traumatic experience but losing your employer-provided health insurance is nothing short of devastating. Since the coronavirus pandemic …

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Financial Help for COVID-19

WEBFederal Government Relief for COVID-19. Congress passed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act in March 2021, following up on COVID-19 relief actions …

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Financial Help for Adults and Children with Special Needs

WEBHome > Debt Help Advice > Financial Aid for Special Needs Children and Adults. The cost for caring a child with special needs can be frightening. In 2022, the …

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