I have not posted for a long time. Last year, I was in the hospital for a couple of days and I have ended up with a bill for services of $1,500. This is 20% that my Medicare did not pay. Years, previously I had great insurance through my state's Connector and at age 65, I was booted off it onto Medicare. I make a little too much to get Medicaid. I now have been able to get a supplement, but I did not have it when I had to use the hospital, and do not believe they will go backwards.
The hospital called constantly for months and finally gave up and sent the bill out for collection. I really want to start paying it, but I want to pay the original creditor (hospital) and can only afford something like $100 per month. Should I just make copies of one of the last invoices, and send $100 each month? I will use a money order, as a precaution so they cannot have my bank information. I am on Social Security and have a part time job at a huge company. I don't want my company to find out, because I am afraid I would lose my job. I need it with my monthly stipend to survive.
The hospital called constantly for months and finally gave up and sent the bill out for collection. I really want to start paying it, but I want to pay the original creditor (hospital) and can only afford something like $100 per month. Should I just make copies of one of the last invoices, and send $100 each month? I will use a money order, as a precaution so they cannot have my bank information. I am on Social Security and have a part time job at a huge company. I don't want my company to find out, because I am afraid I would lose my job. I need it with my monthly stipend to survive.
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