Navigating medical bills: Take these 12 steps to manage costs and minimize debt


Unexpected medical bills can cost as much as $1,000 or more. Sometimes, these expenses are unavoidable. Still, you can take steps or ask questions of medical providers or your insurance company to avoid overpaying or getting saddled with charges you can't afford to pay. According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, about $88 billion of outstanding medical bills…
This story appeared on cnbc.com, 2023-09-19.