News For: Maternity Bills DiscountStudies Show Strain of Medical Bills As Washington debates the best way to avert an economic meltdown, increasing numbers of Americans are struggling with another financial crisis: the growing burden of unpaid medical bills. Suspect medical bills a hot topic with MACo Nine months after starting negotiations, Montana���s county governments, hospitals and law enforcement agencies have deadlocked over who should pay the rising medical bills of people injured in encounters with law enforcement officers. House, Senate pass bills on mental-health coverage WASHINGTON - Many people battling addiction or suffering from mental-health problems could get better health insurance coverage under legislation that has widespread, bipartisan support but still faces some hurdles before getting to President Bush for his signature. Marikina to issue discount IDs to disabled persons MANILA, Philippines - Disabled persons living in Marikina should get their identification cards at the City Social Welfare and Development Office CSWDO if they want to get the same 20-percent discount granted to senior citizens on such items as food and medicine and recreational and medical services. Bills would ensure mental health parity WASHINGTON - Many people battling addiction or suffering from mental health problems could get better health insurance coverage under legislation that has widespread, bipartisan support but still faces some hurdles before getting to President Bush for his signature. Costs of health care take toll on workers, two studies conclude Even as Washington and Wall Street debate the best way to avert an economic meltdown, increasing numbers of Americans are struggling with another financial crisis: the growing burden of unpaid medical bills. More Americans unable to pay medical bill BEIJING -- A new study by the Center for Studying Health System Change showed a growing number of Americans are having difficulties paying their medical bills, according to hschange.com. Thursday. Be wary of medical discount cards Mark Sarmadi, a diabetic, thought he had found the answer to getting health coverage when a salesman pitched him what he thought was a low-cost insurance program. Eighth-grader plans benefit car washes Brittany Liska says she likes helping people. That's why the Bloomington Junior High School eighth-grader is helping organize two benefit car washes to defray some of the cost of the Brandon Major's medical bills. $1,000 raised for burn victim The family of Bridget Mullins, who was injured in a Riverton fire on Aug. 7, held a garage sale Saturday to raise money to help pay Mullins��� medical bills. |

