Reply #85: I'm on Medicare and the amount that is charged on the [View All]

[Cleita]

bill and the amount that is Medicare approved is usually less, sometimes even a half less. They have to accept the Medicare amount if they accept Medicare so they write off the balance, other than the 20% of the approved amount that I have to pay.

So let's say that $1,000 in charges is approved by Medicare for $600, they pay $480. I am liable for $120. They write off the $400. Your insurance company has similar deals. Find out what it's really costing you. If it's too much that you have to pay, go to their accounting office and try to make a deal. They will help you out.