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December 28, 2025
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Hi I never pay these bills completely until I call my insurance company to see if they we contacted to pay. Or I go on line to check myself. Most of the time they never contact Medicare’s part. So then I have to call the billing department to tell them to contact my insurance company and Medicare. So if they send me a bill for $140. Then I usually get the correct bill for half of that amount. Or they never send me another bill .. Your right if we don’t interfere they will double bill us.

December 29, 2025
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Question the answers. My insurance company was getting billed for supplies i was not getting

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Are you concerned about potential changes to Medicare and how they might affect your heart disease care?

It's understandable to feel worried about healthcare coverage, especially when managing a chronic condition like heart disease. While I can't predict what will happen with Medicare, I can share some practical steps to Show Full Answer

Are you concerned about potential changes to Medicare and how they might affect your heart disease care?

It's understandable to feel worried about healthcare coverage, especially when managing a chronic condition like heart disease. While I can't predict what will happen with Medicare, I can share some practical steps to help you prepare for potential changes in healthcare costs.

Ways to protect yourself financially:

- Understand your current coverage - Know your deductible, copayments, coinsurance, and which providers are in-network
- Review your medical bills carefully - About 80% of medical bills contain errors, so get itemized bills and compare them to your explanation of benefits
- Look for medication assistance programs - Check with drug manufacturers directly for copay assistance or patient support programs, especially for expensive medications
- Research patient assistance programs - Many organizations offer help with medical costs for people with chronic conditions

For immediate concerns:

If you're struggling with current medical costs, consider speaking with a medical billing advocate or financial counselor at your healthcare facility. They can help you navigate payment options and find resources.

The most important thing is to continue your heart disease treatment and medications as prescribed, even if you're worried about future costs. Skipping care now could lead to more serious (and expensive) problems later.

December 28, 2025
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

The most important message from this article? About 80% of medical bills contain errors, so get itemized bills and compare them to your explanation of benefits. ERRORS? SO, double billing, billing for services not provided, billing amounts different from amounts billed the insurance carrier, billing deductible and co-insurance amounts for services that are 100% covered as preventative medical care? Calling these errors is an insult!

December 29, 2025

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