This might seem counterintuitive, but before you pay there are some steps you should consider taking like asking for an itemized bill, comparing charges, and speaking to an insurance agent.

Consumer groups, doctors, state advocates offer advice on what you can do when insurance denies you coverage or bills don't make sense.

In addition to the various requirements to give patients more information before a procedure, the bill would also require ...

So, they asked for an itemized bill. It showed insurance had already agreed to ... So far, Synergy isn’t budging on the bill. It claims the family signed a waiver at urgent care, agreeing ...