This week on Calling in Sick, we’re tackling something that makes every chronic illness patient’s life harder—medical bills. The system is confusing, overwhelming, and expensive—and let’s be real, most of us just swipe our card and hope for the best. But what if I told you that hospitals and insurance companies are overcharging you—constantly? That’s why I’m sitting down with Daniel Lynch, co-founder of Medical Billing Gurus, to break down:

💰 The #1 mistake people make when they get a medical bill

🚨 How to fight back against surprise charges & denials

📉 How to negotiate your bill (yes, you CAN lower it!)

🧾 Why the same procedure can cost $500 or $5,000—depending on who’s paying

If you’ve ever looked at a medical bill and thought, WTF is this?, this episode is for you. Knowledge is power—and this conversation will help you pick the right insurance plan for you, and potentially save you thousands.

Have you ever fought a medical bill and won? Drop your story in the comments or DM me on IG (@callinginsickpod)!

As always, sending love!xx,Alex

Timestamps:
00:00:00 Welcome back to Calling In Sick!
00:03:05 Alex’s Catch-Up
00:07:25 Alex’s Picks of the Week (VERSED, DIVI)
00:10:00 Introduction to Daniel Lynch, co-founder of Medical Billing Gurus
00:16:20 Picking the right insurance policy for you
00:25:15 The ABCs of your insurance policy (deductible, copay, etc)
00:44:54 The #1 mistake people make when they get a medical bill
00:51:40 Why are there so many errors with medical bills?
00:53:50 How to fight back against surprise charges & denials
00:57:20 The broken healthcare system
01:02:40 Insurance for functional/wholistic medicine
01:10:20 #1 Tip - ASK THE QUESTIONS!
01:13:10 Thank you for listening!

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