Guide 3: I Am Uninsured and Need Medical Care
For help applying for hospital financial assistance, contact Dollar For. What if I need emergency room care? Emergency care can be expensive, but your health is the priority. Can I…
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Guide 2: I Have Health Insurance and Need to Schedule Hospital Care
How do I lower my out-of-pocket costs? Get your care from in-network providers You will pay less out-of-pocket if you choose a doctor and hospital that are part of your…
Guide 1: I Have Health Insurance and Need Emergency Care
What if I need emergency transportation? In an emergency, you may find yourself transported to a hospital in either: When you call 911, an emergency dispatcher will send the closest…
Guide 4: I Received a Medical Bill I Cannot Afford to Pay
What should I do after I receive a medical bill? Are you unsure about a bill? If you think you’ve been sent a bill you should not have to pay,…
Guide 5: I Am Unable to Pay for My Care Up Front
Apply for a hospital financial assistance program See if you are eligible for financial assistance (free or discounted care, also called “charity care”). Nonprofit hospitals are required to have financial…
Guide 6: My Unpaid Medical Bill Was Sent to Collection Agency
What happens if I don’t pay my medical bill? If you don’t pay your medical bill, the provider can: Your medical debt may also be reported to one or more…
The Threat to Black and Hispanic Communities if Congress Lets Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Expire
What’s At Stake The potential expiration of the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits (PTCs) would mark one of the largest health coverage losses in a decade — reversing gains made under…
It’s Time for Congress to Make Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Permanent
Every person, no matter their race, income, or ZIP code deserves to live in a community where families can access the care they need, small businesses can stay open, and…
How H.R. 1’s Health Care Cuts Devastate Black Communities
The so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act (H.R. 1) is expected to terminate health care coverage for more than 15 million people. Though everyone will feel the pain of the…
Sick Profits: How Health Care Corporations Profit from Tax Breaks While Patients Pay the Price
Authors: Miriam Straus, Policy Adviser, Community Catalyst William Rice, Senior Writer, Americans for Tax Fairness (ATF) Higher prices, denied care and substandard services – this is what our communities…
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