Always ask for itemized bills from your healthcare providers, and carefully review them and the Medicare Summary Notice or Explanation of Benefits (EOB) you receive from your insurance company. Medical bills and insurance statements often contain errors. Discrepancies might also alert you to medical identity theft. If you notice anything that seems wrong, report it to the appropriate company immediately.
Don’t pay more than you have to for your medications. Visit www.goodrx.com to compare the price of specific drugs at several stores in your area. Even if you have insurance that covers your prescriptions, you might be able to get them cheaper with discounts and coupons.
