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Old Apr 28, 2015, 05:13 AM
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This is correct as Pinkflower 17 indicates. After working in medical billing, as long as you pay something, you are showing good faith, it cannot go to collections, or harm your credit. Would recommend you contact them to set up a smaller payment. Hang in there.

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Originally Posted by pinkflower17 View Post
Most hospitals will let you pay almost any amount every month as long as you continue to pay every month, even if it's only five dollars a month, you just have to be making a "good faith" effort. You may also qualify for charity care or other discounts due to your income via the hospital you were at. Check out the requirements. Make an appt with a financial counselor. For an amount that small, they may even waive a portion of it, again, depending on your income.
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Thanks for this!
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