Before You Drain Your Savings: What to Know About Hospital Financial Assistance

Most people do not know about hospital financial assistance. When the bill arrives, families often assume it is simply what they owe. During serious illness, caregiving, or end-of-life, there is little energy to question bills, argue with insurance, or search for help. Paperwork and stress pile up quickly. Many people drain savings, rack up credit card bills, or set up payment plans before…