10 Tips on Avoiding Major Health Insurance Traps

HOW TO AVOID THIS HEALTH INSURANCE TRAP

To completely ward off the possibility of balance billing, always stay within network. That may mean periodically checking back with your insurer to verify that nothing has changed with the doctor you see or the facility you visit.

If you suspect you have fallen victim to balance billing, try to negotiate with the provider on your own or with help from an advocacy group. You can also contact your human resources department for assistance if your health insurance is through an employer.