3 Tips for a Negotiating and Surviving a Huge Medical Bill

Medical emergencies are no joke. And the Kaiser Health News "Bill of the Month" feature keeps finding real hospital bills that are funny like a heart attack. Kaiser's Chad Terhune frequently sees surprise billing from out-of-network providers – and balance billing that sticks consumers with whatever insurance companies decline to pay. When a huge bill lands in your mailbox, it can be terrifying. So here's what to do!