Keep all your health information in one place, like a binder or a folder. This will help you: Give your doctors and other providers information about your health. Keep track of your test results, illnesses, care, and progress. Take your...

Give health insurance information. Make sure your doctor’s office has your correct insurance information. This will prevent bill problems. Talk to your doctor. Tell your doctor your symptoms or problems. This will prevent bill problems. Ask questions. Every time you talk...

Make lists.  Keep a special health notebook: Write down all of your questions. Write down your symptoms or problems. Write down all of the medicines you take and the amount of each one. Or, bring your medicines with you. You...

What to do when you get a health care bill: Do not ignore the bill. It will not go away. Check the bill to be sure you really got all the services listed on the bill. If you do not understand...

I Got a Health Care Bill. What Should I Do? Do not ignore the bill. It will not go away. Check the bill to be sure you really got all the services listed on the bill. If you do not...