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What Can a Health Insurance Company do For Claim Settlement?

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A person asks for health insurance claims only in case of an emergency. The emergency varies from policies to policies, and depending upon the medical services listed under their health plan; the medical claim company will give the claim. The insured person can receive the claim by two methods. One is by cashless treatment claims, and the other is reimbursement for the expense paid by the person for the treatment. In case of an emergency, the person can claim either one of the methods depending upon the situation. The process of cashless claims and reimbursement is easy, and the person claiming the insurance claim also gets the claim on time. This article will explain in detail different types of claim settlement and some important things to remember. 1. Cashless claims: The insured person asks these types of claims if the person wants treatment in a particular hospital. That particular hospital has ties with the medical claim company. These hospitals are usually networked. Since t...

Why Hire an Insurance Claim Advocate?

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Extended hospital stays and a long-term illness can come with a variety of concerns that can be both challenging and frightening. Sometimes it can be difficult to comprehend the medical bills, while other times, it may feel like you are overcharged. So, if you, a family member, or a friend is in a similar situation, then it is time to take help from a professional claims advocate. Who are medical claims advocate? Medical claims advocates are Board-Certified Patient Advocate that helps the patients with negotiating the hospital and medical bills. These individuals have an in-depth understanding of medical terminologies; this allows them to help you comprehend your medical bills and prices listed on them effectively. Medical claims advocate can evaluate your medical bill for any errors and work with your providers or insurance company for a proper claim. Besides, they can also represent you to negotiate the hospital bills, so you stay protected from overcharges. With a professional...

How to Get Help Paying Medical Bills

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There is nothing worse than going through frightening medical procedures followed by equally terrifying medical bills. And this results in nothing but overwhelming feeling that easily converts into sleepless nights. But, thankfully, there are ways to lower the unpaid medical bills by spreading out the payment or finding people who are willing to help you upfront. So, avoid thinking that you cannot do anything about the medical bills and set it aside while reflecting on how much you owe. Besides, you aren't alone fighting the battle of high medical bills; there are many people in this situation along with you. That is why we have assembled this blog with a few important aspects that may come to your aid while setting the unpaid medical bills. So, let's begin! Look for Medical Repayment plans. If you are sure that you are billed accurately, then it is wise to contact the health care provider to talk about payment options. Some of these plans can help you spread the cost ove...

Dealing With A Large COVID-19 Medical Bill?

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Even though Americans are allowed to take a free COVID-19 test since the approval of the law, but the law doesn’t offer coverage for the treatment of the virus. And we all know that medical services for COVID-19 can get pretty hefty and run into tens of thousands of dollars. But thankfully, there are certain steps that you can take and understand your protection under the law to manage your treatment cost. Getting tested for the virus In March, The Families First Coronavirus Response Act was passed. As per this act, private health insurance plans along with Medicaid and Medicare are required to offer coverage for the testing of COVID-19 infection. But, most plans cover the cost of the testing only if the patient has a referral from the doctor. If you do not have any health insurance plan in place, then you can get tested for free at the community-based testing site. This site will help you locate a community-based testing center near you and gain information on where are the...