Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug plans will usually send an explanation of benefits (EOB) after a person receives medical care. It details the services and how the plan covered or ...

We are wrapping up the first phase of our PriceCheck project. The goal is to shine a light on costs of common health care procedures in California. We're starting with screening mammograms, and ...

One of the most common questions we are asked is: “How do I read my notice (called an explanation of benefits) from my insurance company?” Let’s re-visit this tough topic and share previous teaching ...

Bobbie Putman-Bailey knows how to solve problems when it comes to medical bills and health insurance. In one instance, upon the surprise realization her specialist doctor had gone out of network for ...

A Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) is not a bill. It is a notice mailed quarterly to Medicare Beneficiaries which includes a list of services provided during the past 3 months. It will also list any ...

When people go to the supermarket, they expect prices to be clearly posted in the store and then listed in an itemized receipt at checkout. If shoppers notice they've been overcharged for a carton of ...

Accurate review of medical bills is crucial due to potential human errors in billing processes. Matching medical bills with the explanation of benefits (EOB) ensures consistency and prevents ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Payspan, a leading provider of electronic healthcare payment solutions, is pleased to announce today the launch of a new service enabling healthcare payers to ...

Dear editor, Recently I received an Explanation of Benefits from CHAMPVA, which provides my Medicare gap policy. On it I found $6, 200 of charges from a company called Pretty in Pink Boutique. These ...

Understanding codes on medical bills can help avoid billing mistakes. Healthcare providers use CPT, HCPCS, and ICD codes for services and diagnoses. Wrong codes can lead to unpaid claims or higher ...

One of the biggest challenges in “getting sick” or having an unplanned procedure, is understanding your insurance – in-network or out -of-network – and then how to read the explanation of benefits/EOB ...