Bill help
Plain-language guides for every step, from reading your bill to appealing a denial. Search, or start with your problem.
Start with your problem
- My bill doesn't make senseUnderstand your billRead your bill and explanation of benefits (EOB), line by line.2 guides →
- I think my bill is wrong or too highLower your medical billFind billing errors, dispute charges, and ask for discounts or charity care.3 guides →
- My insurer denied or underpaid a claimInsurance claims and appealsUnderstand denials, appeal them, and use your surprise billing rights.3 guides →
- I can't afford what I oweCan't afford a medical billPayment plans, financial help, collections, and your credit.2 guides →
Start here
- Medical bill vs. EOB: how to compare them line by lineYour bill and your EOB should tell the same story. Here's how to compare them in 20 minutes, with a worked example and what to do if they don't match.
- How to read a medical bill (and check it against your EOB)Learn each part of a medical bill and your EOB, what billing codes mean, and why 1 visit brings several bills. Then check what you owe before you pay.
- Does the No Surprises Act apply to my bill?The No Surprises Act limits many surprise out-of-network bills. See when it applies, what it doesn't cover, and what to do if you get a surprise bill.