[USA filter] Even with the new disclosures I can't figure out how much Medicare pays for just a hospital or nursing home room - 24 hours. Just the room charge.
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posted by cda
on May 13, 2013 -
6 answers
A bill collector is willing to settle a disputed outstanding bill I have. They are offering a reduced settlement. Is there a way to insure that they will call this bill settled and not try to charge me more than the agreed upon amount and keep the experience off my credit history? Does anyone in the hive have any similar experiences with this sort of settlement?
posted by citybuddha
on May 1, 2013 -
8 answers
In the late 1990's on the Oprah Winfrey show, there was a brief piece on a song that reached the low end of the R&B charts. Sonically it was pretty traditional soul music, but the twist was that it was a cheating song, but the female singer catches her man cheating with
another man, named "Bill," which was the title of the song, IIRC. If anyone can provide me with the singers name that'd be great. Bonus points for an mp3 or youtube link.
posted by jonmc
on Apr 25, 2013 -
2 answers
Which languages, if any, have the same word for "
beak" and "
mouth"? Or: which languages lack a specific word for referring only to a "beak" (aka the hard, pointy, front end of a
bird)?
posted by Greg Nog
on Dec 27, 2012 -
9 answers
Hounded by a collection agency - how do I gather evidence about the actual bill in question?
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posted by alex_skazat
on Sep 7, 2012 -
6 answers
Best way to make monthly payments between two people in the US that requires no manual effort each month, and has minimal fees? They both have checking accounts.
posted by smackfu
on Jul 19, 2012 -
17 answers
I had a routine ladyparts exam a few months ago. It qualified as "preventive care" and I didn't have to pay a copay. (Yay! Thank you, ACA!) I got a rundown of what they charged my insurance a month or two ago -- one of those THIS IS NOT A BILL things -- and promptly lost/forgot about it, since I owed nothing. Today I got a check, made out to me, from the doctor's office for a couple hundred bucks. Do I get to keep it?
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posted by fiercecupcake
on Jul 14, 2012 -
10 answers
Woah! A
state senate bill, coming up for a vote next week in a state other than mine, would set a unique precedent that's extremely important for my family. Tell me everything I can do to help this bill from afar.
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posted by kalapierson
on Jul 3, 2012 -
12 answers
How might I, as a layperson, get a bill/law introduced and passed in my state?
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posted by meggan
on Apr 4, 2012 -
9 answers
A few weeks ago I had a frustrating interaction with a waiter regarding a gift card. I am still bothered by what happened and would like some advice about it.
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posted by iLoveTheRain
on Jan 21, 2012 -
33 answers
[Germany] I got a letter from court that a Pay TV provider sues me for not paying for their services; a 6 months bill worth over 400 €. Problem: I've never had anything to do with this - or any other - Pay TV provider in my entire life.
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posted by MinusCelsius
on Jan 18, 2012 -
10 answers
I am 39, single, and a college educated professional. I make decent money, but managing it is a totally different story. I have ADHD. I have been on the hunt for the perfect idiot-proof-pay-my bills software (for a Mac) and I’m at a loss. Help.
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posted by Amalie-Suzette
on Oct 8, 2011 -
22 answers
Please help find more audio comedy for my 8-year-old son. Touchstones: Hitchhiker's Guide, Cosby, Nick Danger.
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posted by argybarg
on Oct 1, 2011 -
21 answers
How can I negotiate with a collection agency? My insurance (unknown to me) refused to pay something, I have a bill, I can afford to pay 2/3 but am unsure how to negotiate this.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 30, 2011 -
7 answers
What’s the cheapest internet package in Portland, Oregon?
(Can I go cheaper than Comcast's $47-a-month Xfinity?)
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posted by blueberry
on Feb 27, 2011 -
9 answers
What information is listed on a Kaiser Permanente medical bill sent to the plan holder when the fees were for a dependent?
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posted by ribboncake
on Jan 26, 2011 -
3 answers
What were/are Bill Clinton's "class markers" that caused people to highlight his working class background when he was president or running for president?
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posted by Deep Dish
on Dec 16, 2010 -
31 answers
Am I legally liable for veterinarian bills for my roommate's dog if the dog was injured while under my care?
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posted by tumbleweedjack
on Oct 26, 2010 -
17 answers
My dental insurer made a mistake and I am stuck with the $3,200 bill. How can I get out of it?
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posted by tmason
on Sep 13, 2010 -
30 answers
I pay my bills online every month. I use each service's website in order to do so. I'm thinking of switching over to Chase's online bill pay system. Is this worth it?
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posted by andrewcilento
on Sep 3, 2010 -
28 answers
Just received a $1400 hospital bill for a ER visit I made OVER 14 MONTHS AGO. How is this okay, and what do I say to plead with them?
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posted by ashtabula to opelika
on Jul 31, 2010 -
21 answers
I am expecting an ACH deposit of money on Monday. I need to pay a bill using an electronic check (also ACH) today. Will I have any problems if I initiate the bill pay using ACH today?
posted by dyno04
on Jun 25, 2010 -
7 answers
Help me negotiate with my phone company when I feel that I've been unfairly billed for data useage.
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posted by Chrysalis
on Jun 3, 2010 -
7 answers
Need a list of bond, note, and bill symbols - searching online is providing mixed results.
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posted by fijiwriter
on Mar 25, 2010 -
3 answers
On early dates, should I pay because I'm more able to afford it (which I usually will be), or should we split it to be equal?
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posted by jejune
on Feb 25, 2010 -
55 answers
Through no fault of my own (in brief: I was unconscious, but may have been unwarrantedly credulous later), a collection agency's action has become visible on my credit reports. How can I remove these?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 15, 2009 -
7 answers
My uncle loves "The O'Reilly Factor" and relies on it for much of his news consumption. He sees Bill O'Reilly as a "straight-shooter". I'm trying to convince him of the folly of his ways. What evidence can I point to? thank you!
posted by grammalvsu
on Nov 20, 2009 -
40 answers
I received a letter yesterday from a collection agency: I was late in paying a bill for a $10 copay. I actually did put a check in the mail for what I think is this same bill last week, but it looks like it was too late and they've turned it over to this agency.
It's only $10, so I'm not worried about paying it (or even paying it twice). What I am worried about is my credit score. The letter says "This account will be reported to the credit bureau in 45 days if not paid in full." Does that mean that if I pay the bill quickly, it won't affect my credit score? Or will paying the $10 somehow be admitting that I deserved to have it turned over to a collection agency? Would it would be better to call the original company and ask them if they received my check and whether they can call off the dogs?
Basically, what I want to know is: Is there any downside to paying this $10 bill? And is there anything else that I should be doing to make sure that my credit is affected as little as possible?
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posted by cider
on Nov 10, 2009 -
13 answers
Have you ever used one of those companies that bargain down your medical bills, then take part of what they saved you as payment?
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posted by El Curioso
on Sep 22, 2009 -
0 answers
I will be doing some consulting work. Basically I will be strategizing with a very small company on optimizing their presence on the web and helping them with social networking. Here's my problem-- I have no idea what to charge for my time. I will spend two hours driving to them and probably an hour or two consulting. What do you think I should charge? I don't want to be too low but I am also scared that I might be too high. What do you think would be a good rate? I am located in the Philadelphia area if that makes any difference.
posted by hellodonna
on Sep 3, 2009 -
5 answers
I would like to find a copy of the proposed healthcare reform bill with some non-partisan translation of some of the legal-ese. Does this exist? I am looking for the whole bill, if possible.
posted by Foam Pants
on Aug 27, 2009 -
1 answer
The wife got a bill in the mail (then lost the bill) from either Blue Cross/Blue Shield of South Carolina or the South Carolina State Department of Education. She can't remember which, but does remember that it's a health insurance bill (which for some reason the state department of education has sent to them before, possibly due to the mother in law being a teacher in South Carolina) for roughly $500-600.
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posted by theichibun
on Jul 25, 2009 -
6 answers
I have in my hand a "Past Due Notice" for my stay in-- and I quote-- "the hospital." It claims to be from Texas Medicine Resources, which is a real company, but the address they want me to mail my $250 to is of course different from the one Google gives me, and besides that there is not a lick of specific information anywhere that would convince me they have any connection to my medical history. Assuming I'm right that justice needs to be served,
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posted by jinjo
on Jul 8, 2009 -
16 answers
I plan on upgrading to a Blackberry Curve with Verizon and going on their emailing and messaging plan (450 min unlimited). On their website it comes to $99.99 an month. I'm an avid texter, want voice, be able to email, go online and use vzn navigator. I want to lower that monthly bill... What can I disable (that I'll be charged for) on the Blackberry so I won't have to pay $100 a month?
posted by likeapen
on Jun 10, 2009 -
10 answers
I made a terrible mistake and racked up a big cell phone bill while roaming internationally (iphone - data roaming!). What should I do? Can I negotiate this down somehow?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 7, 2009 -
20 answers
How do I get tickets to be in the audience for Real Time with Bill Maher?
posted by shortbooks
on Mar 17, 2009 -
2 answers
Help my grandma lower her utility bill by installing a submeter for the downstairs tenants.
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posted by letahl
on Feb 22, 2009 -
10 answers
What happens if you eat at a restaurant and then can't pay the bill? I'm looking for experienced answers from people that know better, not conjectures.
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posted by fucker
on Feb 17, 2009 -
39 answers
I am looking for a bank with a sophisticated online banking system.
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posted by aetg
on Jan 28, 2009 -
8 answers
NoInsuranceFilter: I awoke New Years Day in the hospital. My clothes had been cut off, I had a catheter in and a wrist restraint on my left wrist. I had five stitches in my eyebrow. The bill has arrived.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 27, 2009 -
43 answers
Is there a free website/service that allows simple billing? I pay for my daughters cell phone bill monthly but she has to pay $10 towards it. I'd like to "bill her" via email automatically every month to get her introduced to the responsibility of paying bills on time.
Ideally this "billing service" would be free, would allow me to enter her email and sms and keep a running tab of what she owes.
Has anyone built this yet? If not, any other suggestions?
posted by olddogeyes
on Jan 26, 2009 -
11 answers
