do hospitals take payments ?

**Palooka** · 03-31-2009, 02:08 AM

Some here do and some don't. A couple years ago I made my first payment to them and they threatend to turn me into collections if not paid in full.

**Michelle** · 03-31-2009, 07:15 AM

Definitely call and ask to set something up. As others have said, they'd rather get something than nothing, and calling ahead of time shows them that you're willing to make good on your debt. If you can't afford what they suggest, tell them what you *can* afford. Or you could even tell them upfront what you can do.

Good luck with setting this up as well as your surgery. I hope you make a speedy recovery.

**laserlipo** · 05-01-2009, 04:49 AM

hello.....................all
It is about time that the nonprofit hospitals live up to the IRS Code and pay their share of covering the care for the poor, uninsured and working poor who do not and can not afford the U.S. health care sustems costs!..............................

**frugalwarrior** · 05-01-2009, 07:02 AM

YES. They are a lot nicer about it if you set up a payment plan. Just ask for the accounting dept. You can settle on how much you can afford. you can always pay xtra too if you want. Bear in mind that DR. bills through the hosp. will be seperate so make sure you keep this in mind when you agree on a payment amt. I know this because my husband had 9 surgeries at once 4 years ago. They will work w/ you. After a long while if you can't pay and the ins. left you with a lot they may settle w/ you if you pay in full.