Getting served with a lawsuit over unpaid medical bills can be both frustrating and scary, especially when you're already dealing with the aftermath of an illness or injury. It's a real issue millions ...

There's an estimated $195 billion of medical debt in America. But just because a medical bill comes in the mail doesn't mean you have to pay that exact price. For a lot of people in the U.S., a ...

When you receive a medical bill, that dollar amount you're charged doesn't have to necessarily be the final say. Believe it or not, you can actually negotiate your medical bills—even once they're in ...

Are you struggling with debt? Before you pay, try negotiating your medical bills. It could save you a lot, according to Maribel Aber, a correspondent for CNN’s Money Matters. First, use in-network ...

Last year, Ted got hit with a surprise $2,700 bill after an ER visit. When he missed a follow-up call from a collections agency, the bill ballooned to nearly $3,000. Now, he’s getting nonstop calls ...

When you think about negotiating the amount you will pay, buying a car or even a house may come to mind. The good news is that negotiating a medical bill can be less stressful and more straightforward ...

Medical bills have a way of surprising you, and typically not in a good way. Even routine medical procedures can come with pages of itemized charges, insurance adjustments and remaining balances that ...

For a lot of people in the U.S., a medical crisis is also a financial one. Americans owe at least $220 billion in medical debt, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. As part of our series The Cost of ...