PR Newswire | Dec 1, 2020 11:07AM EST

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12/01 10:07 CST

Avoid Surprise Medical Bills -- Insure.com Finds 23% Face Unexpected Charges of $2,000+Survey shows reasons for balance billing and details amounts charged, with nearly half of respondents receiving surprise bills of over $1,000 FOSTER CITY, Calif., Dec. 1, 2020

FOSTER CITY, Calif., Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- A recent Insure.com survey of 1,000 people discovers that nearly one-third (32%) report receiving a surprise medical bill this year. The most frequent reasons for unexpected medical bills include:

* Physician services -- 47% * Hospital -- 46% * Lab tests -- 45% * Imaging -- 33% * Prescription drugs -- 11% * Ambulance transport -- 11%

The complete report is available: How to avoid surprise medical bills. Survey respondents indicate that most surprise medical bills are significant, with the following charge amounts reported:

* Less than $500 -- 31% * $500-$1,000 -- 26% * $1,001-$2,000 -- 21% * More than $2,000 -- 23%

"While it's impossible to eliminate all risk of a surprise health insurance bill, there are ways to reduce the likelihood that you'll be charged," explains Insure's editorial director, Michelle Megna. "Confirming in advance that your physician and hospital are part of your network, taking the time to obtain detailed cost estimates up-front, and maintaining notes on billing discussions can help."

Insure researchers highlight seven common scenarios that can result in surprise health care bills and provide clear instructions on steps to take to appeal or negotiate your charges, whether for routine or emergency services.

Megna is available to answer questions about how consumers can work with health care providers to avoid surprise medical bills and can discuss how to get health insurance if you're unemployed.

About InsureInsure.com is owned and operated by QuinStreet,Inc. (Nasdaq: QNST), a leader in providing performance marketplace technologies and services to the financial services and home services industries. QuinStreet is a pioneer in delivering online marketplace solutions to match searchers with brands in digital media. The company is committed to providing consumers with the information and tools they need to research, find and select the products and brands that meet their needs. Insure is a member of QuinStreet's expert research and publishing division.

For 35 years, Insure has served as a comprehensive consumer resource for insurance information, offering expert advice, articles, news, and tools about car, home, health, and life insurance. Consumers have access to free car insurance quotes and guidance on finding the right insurance policy, saving money and solving claims problems.

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