We Got an $80,000 Medical Bill: Now What?

Ever opened a medical bill and felt your stomach drop? Or wondered how on earth you’d pay for something your insurance barely covered—or didn’t cover at all? We’ve been there—overwhelmed by medical bills. From $80,000 bills to courtroom appeals, we’ve walked through it all. In this two-part series, I’m sharing the ins and outs of all the things we learned the hard way. Today, in Part 1, we’re talking about how to get ahead of medical costs before they happen—and what to do when a bill shows up and you don’t have the money to pay it. Sound like something you need? Well then, let’s get started!Next StepsCheck out these DIY Resources and TemplatesDownload your FREE Family Budget WorksheetJoin the Financial Fix Up MembershipRelated Podcast Episodes:#79: 3 Budget-Friendly Tips for Family Travel#75: Debt-Free Families Following These 5 Simple Rules - Do You?#72: Is Cash-Only Budgeting Right for You? Pros and Cons#70: Why Budgeting Feels Hard - And How to Make it EasierAdditional Resources:Are you on my email list? If not, you’re totally missing out!Each week, I send out an email packed with budgeting challenges, home maintenance strategies, fun and frugal family activities, meal planning tips, and even a sneak peek behind the scenes. My goal is simple: to inspire you to take those small steps that can lead to big changes in your home and financial life.I promise I won’t clutter your inbox—just valuable insights to help you thrive! If you’d like to join our community, head over to lemonblessings.com/news or click the link in the show notes.Together we can transform those small actions into significant results!