Posted by: Sparty November 29, 2010
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Hey pramod2,
Before the hospital sends to collection agency, negotiate (with hospital). Tell them that you will pay but are able to pay only $10, $20, (how much you can) per month. I have done that in the past. I told them that I can pay only $25 per month and they agreed and now I have paid in full.
Alternatively, you can ask them if you can apply for financial assistance. I am sure hospitals have financial aid. I recently did that and they approved. Out of around $8000 to $9000, now I have to pay only $300!
For both of the above situations, they probably will ask for your bank balance, and income.
Don't worry, you will be fine, but don't delay in negotiating with the hospital because once it goes to collection agency, then it will be out of hand.
Good Luck
Sparty
Before the hospital sends to collection agency, negotiate (with hospital). Tell them that you will pay but are able to pay only $10, $20, (how much you can) per month. I have done that in the past. I told them that I can pay only $25 per month and they agreed and now I have paid in full.
Alternatively, you can ask them if you can apply for financial assistance. I am sure hospitals have financial aid. I recently did that and they approved. Out of around $8000 to $9000, now I have to pay only $300!
For both of the above situations, they probably will ask for your bank balance, and income.
Don't worry, you will be fine, but don't delay in negotiating with the hospital because once it goes to collection agency, then it will be out of hand.
Good Luck
Sparty