Here’s what you need to know about how to read a medical bill — plus those documents proclaiming “This Is Not a Bill” from health insurers — to help prevent the illness from spreading to your bank account.


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-09-11 17:39:54">September 11, 2024 at 5:39 p.m.</time>

Here’s what you need to know about how to read a medical bill — plus those documents proclaiming “This Is Not a Bill” from health insurers — to help prevent the illness from spreading to your bank …{ai:summary}<p>Understanding medical bills and insurance documents can help manage healthcare costs and prevent financial strain. It's essential to differentiate between bills and insurance statements labeled "This Is Not a Bill." </p><p>#health</p>

‘This is not a bill’: How to decipher explanations of benefits and pay for your medical care

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