Health Insurance can be confusing. Let’s take it one step at a time and get started with the basics to help you make informed decisions.
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Medical Bills
It can be challenging to understand and manage medical bills. Let’s walk through medical bills and the steps you can take to reduce costs before and after receiving care.
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Employment & Disability
If you are diagnosed with a medical condition that does not allow you to work in the same way as before, there are steps you can take. Let’s explore patient and caregiver protections, options when losing employment, and disability insurance.
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Did you know?
26% of Americans have avoided care or treatment because
they were unsure of what their insurance covers.
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and how to use your insurance.
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Americans who appeal a denial of
coverage from their insurance company, win the
appeal and get coverage for the care
prescribed by their health care team up to 60% of the time.
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Only 40% of Americans say they're "very confident" with choosing
the right health insurance
plan for them.
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About half of the people in the U.S.
receive health insurance through
an employer.
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Receiving medical care and prescription
drugs from in-network health care
providers may save you money.
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Some health insurance companies may require
you to get their approval before you
get certain medical care or prescription drugs,
which is often called a Prior Authorization.
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You can file an exception request
with your health insurance company to cover a drug that is medically necessary for you and is not on the list
of drugs covered by your plan.
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Have you ever thought...
I have insurance, but I want to understand how to use it better to lower my out-of-pocket costs.
Lowering your out-of-pocket costs starts with knowing how to use your insurance. There are steps that may lower your out-of-pocket costs.
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My insurance company has denied coverage for my care, and I don’t know what to do.
At some point, your health insurance company may refuse to pay for your medical care or prescription drugs, which is called a denial of coverage. If you disagree with your insurance company’s decision, you can appeal it, and those who do may win their appeal up to 60% of the time and get coverage for their care.
Are there ways to lower my costs before I get care?
Yes, there may be ways to lower your costs before you get care, including:
Review your health insurance at least each year to make sure you have coverage that is best for you; and ensure your health care providers have your up-to-date contact and insurance information.
Discuss costs with your health care team before receiving care.
Go to in-network providers when possible
Think of your health care like other goods and services you buy. You can shop around, compare, and even negotiate prices with health care providers.
Keep track of and use your out-of-pocket maximums to your advantage.
I've received a medical bill and can’t afford to pay it.
If you get a medical bill that you are unable to pay, consider contacting your health care provider to talk about your options. You can often negotiate:
More time to pay the bill
A payment plan
A lower lump-sum payment
You may also qualify for financial assistance programs at your health care facility.
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About Us
Our Goal
We believe access to healthcare improves lives. We understand paying for healthcare can be complicated and feel confusing and stressful for anyone.
MyHealthcareFinances is a tool to help you better understand finances related to healthcare and steps you may take to lower your costs. Our goal is to provide an overview of key topics that may be helpful to you and point you in the right direction on where to find more information.
We hope that you will use what you learn here to work with your health care team, your family, and others who play a role in your healthcare finances. By using this tool, you are taking an important step to empower your path forward.
We hope that you will use what you learn here to work with your health care team, your family, and others who play a role in your healthcare finances. By using this tool, you are taking an important step to empower your path forward.
Our Team
MyHealthcareFinances is a collaboration between Pfizer and Triage Health, joining people with a shared passion for improving healthcare-related financial literacy. The development team has decades of experience helping people understand and navigate healthcare and healthcare finance questions. Content shared in this tool was adapted, with permission, from copyrighted content of Triage Health.
We’re in relentless pursuit of breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. We innovate every day to make the world a healthier place. It was Charles Pfizer’s vision at the beginning, and it holds true today.
Triage Health provides free education on the legal and practical issues related to navigating a chronic or serious medical condition through events, materials, and resources. For more information about Triage Health and the topics discussed in this tool, visit TriageHealth.org. Triage Health is a program of Triage Cancer®.
EQUITAS Life Sciences was founded on the values of kindness, empowerment, and fearlessness, with the mission of positively impacting global healthcare to improve patient outcomes by engaging with a diversity of people across the world with curiosity, empathy, and genuineness.
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