Hit With An Unexpectedly High Medical Bill, Here’s How A Savvy Patient Fought Back

When Tiffany Qiu found herself on the hook for her usual 30% Blue Shield of California coinsurance after the hospital quoted 20%, she pushed back.

When the hospital tried to bill her for more than what she’d been quoted, Tiffany Qiu refused to pay the extra amount and the bill went to collections. She still didn’t back down.

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