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I recently read your article about Medical Cost Advocate and negotiating health care claims and I Thought: What a great idea. I often think of the recent commercial where the man asks two little girls if they would like a pony. The first one answers yes, and he hands her a plastic little pony. The second ones says she also wants a pony and this time he brings out a real live pony. The first girl devastated by the fact that she received a mere plastic pony instead of the real deal says to the man dejectedly, "You never said it was a real pony", where by he whimsically replies, "you never asked". The same holds true with medical bills. Why not ask to negotiate a discount off he bill? You'll never know unless you ask. I know in the future, that if I have an out-of-pocket expense, I'll certainly ask for a discount. Or better still, maybe I'll use Medical Cost Advocate. I only wish I had thought of this idea.
By: Tracey on 12/15/09 at 8:19 PM
Negotiate Your Medical Costs: Interview with Derek Fitteron, CEO of Medical Cost Advocate
I'm glad to hear that the service something helpful.
By: Miranda Marquit on 12/11/09 at 9:31 AM
Negotiate Your Medical Costs: Interview with Derek Fitteron, CEO of Medical Cost Advocate
The HSA w/high deductible is especially appropriate, IMO, for those who are fairly healthy. But, as you point out, there are pros and cons for every situation, and it is a good idea to decide what works best for you. The high deductible plan may be a horrible idea for someone with chronic problems.
By: Miranda Marquit on 12/11/09 at 9:30 AM
Negotiate Your Medical Costs: Interview with Derek Fitteron, CEO of Medical Cost Advocate
I know someone who used this company and saved money. I will use them in the future!!
By: Lauren on 12/11/09 at 8:31 AM
Negotiate Your Medical Costs: Interview with Derek Fitteron, CEO of Medical Cost Advocate
Ive been doing alot of reading about these high deductible health plan lately as Im about to obtain one through my job. I admit, at first it seems like alot to pay for, but there is a chance for some big savings as well. These plans are usually accomodated by a HSA, HRA, or FSA, into which you put a certain amout pretax, and said money can be used to pay for medical expenses, or go towards your deductible. It saves the company money, which in the long run, lets you keep your job, which is nice in this economy. And even though you have to pay everything up to your agreed deductible amount, everything after is covered, with perameters of your plan. Another bonus is that, if you use the Doctor infrequently, the money in HSA, is your money,and it accumulates. If you leave the job, that money is still yours. There are pros and cons to every situation. I have posted a couple links I found to be very useful. I hope they help in your search for info.

http://highdeductiblehealthplan.blogspot.com/
http://www.youtube.com/highdeductiblehealth ...
By: Nick on 12/10/09 at 3:15 PM
Negotiate Your Medical Costs: Interview with Derek Fitteron, CEO of Medical Cost Advocate

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