This is Why You Need Critical Illness Insurance
October 3, 2024
Hosted by Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington
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Episode Description
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an important reminder that most of us who live in the United States are just one accident or serious illness away from a lifetime of debt. In this information-packed episode, we're talking about why accidental, critical illness, or hospitalization insurance is a non-negotiable must-have for those of us who can't afford traditional health insurance premiums. Also, Dr. Virgie discusses a recent case of medical identity theft featured in the media - and how to use the 3 steps of the only right way to pay medical bills to make sure it doesn't happen to you. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Identity Theft Site: https://www.identitytheft.gov/# The Identity Theft Resource Center: https://www.idtheftcenter.org/about-us To find a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) near you, go to https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov
Crush Medical Debt – Medical Bills Uncovered
Thursday at 9 AM PST on VoiceAmerica Empowerment Channel
Welcome to “Medical Bills Uncovered”, America’s first medical money-saving show dedicated to protecting you from becoming a victim of the nation’s #1 cause of debt, stress, and bankruptcy – medical bills. Every week, we make the complex world of medical finances simple – empowering you to save the most money and fight predatory bills to save your home, retirement savings, and financial future. Physician and medical billing insider Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington shares her expert secrets-made-easy and gives you practical tools for affordable medical bills – everything you need so you can save the most time and money and pay off medical bills fast! So, join us on this mission to crush medical debt. Because when knowledge is power – saving you time and money – health is wealth! Tune in to "Medical Bills Uncovered" every Thursday at 9 am Pacific/12 noon Eastern on the VoiceAmerica Empowerment Channel and begin your journey to financial wellness today!
Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington
Virgie Bright Ellington, MD is an internal medicine physician and medical billing expert. A dedicated patient advocate, Dr. Virgie earned her degree at the University of Michigan Medical School and trained at the Cambridge Hospital of Harvard Medical School. After practicing more than 20 years in primary care and psychiatric settings and as a health insurance executive, Dr. Virgie now helps patients understand complex medical procedures, communicate effectively with their healthcare providers, and avoid financial devastation from crushing medical bills through her WHAT YOUR DOCTOR WANTS YOU TO KNOW series. Dr. Virgie is a former NY1 News health contributor and has been featured in Dallas Fox News, several podcasts, and national magazines. Dr. Virgie lives in Westchester County, New York with her husband and three children.
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