“This Is Not a Bill”: How to Read Your Explanation of Benefits or Medicare Summary Notice
A plain-language guide to EOBs and Medicare Summary Notices, and a simple four-point check to catch billing mistakes.
Healthcare Costs & Financial Assistance
Generic Medicines: What “Same Active Ingredient” Means and How to Ask About Lower-Cost Options
What the FDA requires of generics and biosimilars, why they often cost less, and the questions to ask your pharmacist or prescriber.
Can’t Afford a Mammogram? Free Screening Programs and Help Paying for Breast Cancer Care
Cost should not stop you from getting checked. Find free or low-cost mammograms and help with breast cancer care costs.
A Big Hospital Bill Arrived: Steps to Take Before You Pay
Before you pay a large hospital bill, check it, ask about financial assistance, and know your rights under federal billing protections.
Community Health Centers: Quality Care Whether or Not You Have Insurance
National Health Center Week is in August. Community health centers offer care on a sliding fee scale. Here is how to find one near you.