Patient Advocacy
Tips and strategies for navigating healthcare systems
How to Fight Medical Bill Errors | Free Toolkit & Video Guide – CostKits
Up to 80% of medical bills contain errors. Watch our new video and learn step-by-step how to find and dispute mistakes using the CostKits Medical Bill Dispute Toolkit with AI-powered analysis.
How to Negotiate Your Medical Bills: A Patient's Playbook
CostKits helps families reduce medical bills with professional advocacy services. Learn why DIY negotiation often fails and how professional support can help families save money.
How to Stop Medical Bill Problems Before They Start
Learn how to prevent medical bill problems before they start. Understand the long-term consequences of unpaid bills, the 6 most common billing errors, and how to check your bills for errors before they go to collections.
How to Write a Claim Appeal Letter: Step-by-Step Federal Requirements
Federal law gives you the right to appeal denied claims. This complete guide shows what information to include in your appeal letter, based on HealthCare.gov and CMS regulations, plus practical tips from the Patient Advocate Foundation.
Medical Bill Service Alternatives: CostKits vs Resolve vs Goodbill vs Rocket Money (2025)
Most medical bill negotiation services charge 20-40% commission fees. Compare CostKits' flat monthly pricing to Resolve, Goodbill, Rocket Money, and medical bill advocates. Keep 100% of your savings with healthcare-specific tracking tools.
Medical Debt and Credit Reports: New 2025 Rules & Protection
Learn how medical debt affects your credit report and what new 2025 protections mean for you. Understand the seven-year rule, new credit bureau policies, and the complete ban on medical debt appearing on credit reports.
Surprise Medical Bills & ER Costs Too High? How to Lower Hospital Bills | CostKits
Get hit with surprise medical bills or ER costs that are too high? Learn why hospital bills are confusing by design and how CostKits helps families lower medical bills and avoid medical debt.
What Happens If You Don't Pay a Medical Bill? Complete Timeline Guide
Learn what happens when medical bills go unpaid, from collections to credit reporting. Understand your rights under FDCPA, the 30-day dispute window, and new 2025 protections that prevent medical debt from appearing on credit reports.