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Here’s How To Get Help With Your Medical Bills

November 15, 2018 by Amanda Blankenship

places that help with bills

About 26 percent of Americans between the ages of 18 and 64 struggle to pay their medical bills. That is 52 million people who don’t know how they will cover the costs of simply maintaining their health. If you feel like you’re drowning in your medical debt, there are places that help with bills. Let’s take a look.

Places That Help With Bills

Searching for places that will help you pay your medical bills is easier than you’d think. In fact, there are usually quite a few local organizations that will be happy to help you back on your feet. Some will even provide personal financial counseling to ensure you don’t find yourself up to your neck in debt again. Below are a few places you may want to reach out to if you’re having trouble keeping up with medical bills.

Churches

Local churches are known to help people out with just about anything. They will often lend a helping hand with housing, transportation, food, and, on occasion, they will also help you pay medical debt. This usually only applies if you attend the church regularly. However, if you know someone within the church, it is possible to receive some help that way too.

Crisis Assistance Ministry

Not every city has a Crisis Assistance Ministry. However, if your city does, it’s one of the few places that help with bills. Crisis Assistance doesn’t just help you pay bills either. They help you get back on track by providing counseling to ensure that once you have recovered, you don’t end up in the position again. On top of helping with medical bills, they also help with food, transportation, and housing, as well as job placement.

Government Assistance

There are some government programs that can assist you in paying your medical bills. The U.S. government has programs to assist with paying utilities, prescriptions, and telephones. It is important to note, however, that you will need to meet certain criteria to receive this assistance. In most cases, you need to have income 135 percent or less than the federal poverty guidelines.

Salvation Army

Helping meet basic needs is the entire goal behind the Salvation Army. Although they may not be able to help pay your bills in every instance, they are a great organization to reach out to if you are in need.

Local Action Agencies

Most of these are small non-profit organizations that help with paying different bills, food, and basic necessities. These are often like Crisis Assistance or similar organizations. Search for non-profits in your area to see what may be available.

The 2-1-1 Program

United Way offers a 2-1-1 program that helps individuals locate the help they need in their immediate area. This service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Learn more about the 2-1-1 program here.

Final Thoughts

Each of the organizations listed above are places that help with bills, food, transportation, housing, rehabilitation, and more. If you’re ever in need, don’t feel like you are alone. These organizations were put in place to help YOU (and others) when you’re in need. Don’t hesitate to get assistance.

If you’re looking for some additional suggestions and personal finance advice, head on over to the Saving Advice forums. 

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Amanda Blankenship
Amanda Blankenship is a full-time stay-at-home mom. Her family recently welcomed their second child, a baby boy, into the world. She loves writing about various topics, including politics and personal finance. In her spare time, Amanda loves to play with her kids, make food from scratch, crochet, and read.

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