From Fragile to Free
A nurse's guide to medical bills, debt, and staying financially intact.
Dear reader,
The fastest way to financial ruin in America isn't bad budgeting. It's one hospital stay.
I'm a nurse in an acute care nurse practitioner program. I see the bills from the inside, and I've watched people pay thousands they never legally owed, simply because no one told them what they were entitled to.
This blog is where I write down what I learn: how to get a hospital bill reduced or erased, what nonprofit hospitals are legally required to offer you, and how to keep one medical event from taking your next five years.
Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer or financial advisor; this is not individual advice. Please consult with a financial or legal professional before making any decisions.
Casey
The Toolkit
Two free tools, depending on where you are right now.
Hospital Bill Checklist: Have a bill you can't pay? A one-page, step-by-step guide to what to do before you pay a single dollar.
Fragility Audit Calculator: Haven't been hit yet? Find out whether you could survive a hospital bill, a layoff, or a bad month.
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