261. Save Money on Medical Bills and Navigate Health Insurance Like a Pro with Dan Weissmann

Healthcare in America shouldn’t feel like a rigged game––but too often it does. Leaving many people feeling swindled by confusing insurance plans, surprise medical bills, and endless fine print. To help navigate this complex system, I'm joined by Dan Weissmann, journalist and host of the NPR podcast An Arm and a Leg. Dan explains why U.S. healthcare feels broken––and how to get the most out of a flawed system. He'll share strategies to protect your finances and well-being, from selecting the right health insurance during open enrollment to identifying billing errors, challenging unfair charges, and saving hundreds on prescriptions.

Dan’s links:

Website: https://armandalegshow.com

To get more resources including any freebies mentioned in this episode, head to https://herfirst100k.com/ffpod

00:00 Intro

01:15 Why Healthcare Is So Expensive

03:00 The System Is Confusing by Design

06:00 Understanding What You Actually Owe

08:30 What To Do When You Get a Medical Bill

10:45 How To Talk to Your Insurance Company

13:00 The Hidden Traps in High-Deductible Plans

15:30 Should You Pay Your Bill Right Away?

18:00 How Medical Debt Affects Your Credit

20:15 How To Negotiate a Medical Bill

22:00 What To Do If You Can’t Afford Care

24:30 The Emotional Cost of Healthcare

27:00 Why Women Carry More Medical Debt

30:00 The Future of Healthcare Transparency

33:00 The Wildest Story From An Arm and a Leg

36:00 How To Be Your Own Healthcare Advocate

38:00 How To Find a Fair Price for Care

41:00 Quick Wins To Save on Medical Costs

43:00 What True Financial Wellness Means

44:00 Outro + Resources

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