I took some of your advice, and wrote to the anesthesiologist's office about our $1200 bill. I let them know that we fully intended to pay in full, but that we would need to make monthly payments. I got a statement back from them saying that they had cut our bill in half, and would accept monthly payments of whatever we can afford until it is paid off.
I also had previously sent off paperwork to the hospital to see if we qualified for making a smaller monthly payment than the hospital required (which was an absurdly high amount). I got the paperwork back that said that we qualify for 100% bill forgiveness, and that our balance is zero. Heck, I wasn't even trying to have my bill erased--I just wanted more manageable monthly payments, but I will take it if you are offering!
I guess this means that we are money poor, but I am really okay with that, because my life is more rich than it's ever been.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
That is so exciting...what awesome news!
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing. Wow. I am so happy for you guys- and happy that you are so pleased with your current arrangement. = )
ReplyDeleteAMAZING!! I'm so happy to hear that. :)
ReplyDeleteThat is fantastic! What a tremendous blessing.
ReplyDeletehow wonderful!
ReplyDeleteGlad you got it resolved!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! This brought tears to my eyes. This has to be such a relief for you! :)
ReplyDeleteYAY! That's so amazing, Meredith. I seriously feel a weight lifted for you! I am so glad you wrote them and got something resolved!!
ReplyDeleteI guess I can share a related story- yesterday I got a pretty nice check in the mail from our anesthesiologist (from Cam's delivery), saying that I had overpaid!! Such a blessing and truly a message from God that He will take care of us.
I knew it!
ReplyDeleteThe medical field really does get so many treated patients avoiding paying anythingn, not even a minimum, that when they have someone reaching out to them to pay something they slap on a discount as a sort of thanks. At least that was our experience, and I'm glad it was yours too.
But I can't believe it's zero! That's amazing!
That is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteHow awesome! And what a relief, I'm sure!
ReplyDeleteWOW! That is excellent! Congrats! I cannot believe they just forgave the loan, but after the attitude you got from that lady, you deserved something! Such a true blessing! Money doesn't matter when you have happiness in your heart :-)
ReplyDeleteWoohoo! It never hurts to ask.
ReplyDeleteWOW!! God is so good!! What a blessing.
ReplyDeleteThat's so great!! Now, do you think if I wrote the government and Sallie Mae and asked them to forgive my student loan, they would? :-)
ReplyDeleteNice. At least the people at the hospital have consciences.
ReplyDeleteNow that's what I call sweet victory!
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome! What a blessing! Good for you for contacting them! Glad it paid off!
ReplyDeleteSeriously, after one heck of a week, I am so glad to hear your good news!!! :) Yay!
ReplyDeleteYay!! That's the best news I've heard all day!
ReplyDeleteWow, that's GREAT!
ReplyDeleteThis is good. Very, very good.
ReplyDeleteMere,
ReplyDeleteI love this ... makes me think about when you were agonizing over deciding whether to stay home (and lose your salary from working). and i love fast forwarding to today - seeing how all your needs are being met AND you get to be home with your baby! Thank GOD.