Publisher's Synopsis
This book was written as a "how-to" manual for managing unexpected, huge healthcare bills, for our shrinking middle class. Many of our friends, family, and people who think they are adequately insured, often find themselves to be suddenly under-insured, or even uninsured. I wrote it for those of us who might be financially crushed by receiving surprisingly huge medical bills... like the bills I received for nearly $160,000 after a two-week period of unexpected illness, treatments received, and my hospitalization for a few nights.
Sharing personal experiences, I will walk you though the ins-and-outs of the Great American Healthcare Billing Scam, how to understand your medical bills, where to find help, and how to negotiate a settlement. If I were to help just one person avoid bankruptcy, it would have been worth my time and effort to write this book! And if, because of this book, even a few people manage to successfully negotiate exorbitant medical bills - and get these adjusted or discounted to amounts deemed more affordable - that would also be a suitable reward. And finally, I did not write this book for any financial reward. As I have done with my previous written works, I order author's copies in bulk, at a discounted price. I pay for these books with my own money i.e., out-of-pocket. At our family's charitable gift shop in Lake Worth Beach Florida, I offer my books "for sale" to people in exchange for a donation. Whatever amount they can afford as a donation, determines the price. The proceeds - all 100% of it - is donated to Memory Trees Corporation, our family's registered public charity. Your can learn more about our "No Poverty" projects at www.memorytrees.co.
