It's also wise to call when you have a large bill. Many hospitals and physician groups will offer large discounts if you pay a large bill in full. My father recently had an emergent cholecystectomy (gallbladder surgery) while visiting me last year. He has a high deductible insurance plan, and when they billed him for his deductible and co-insurance requirements, he managed to score a 35% reduction in the bill by simply paying everything at once.
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