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About this summary: Written by Swasthya Plus for Indian readers, using MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine as a reference source. For personal guidance, please consult a qualified Health Expert.
Healthcare can be expensive. If you have insurance, it usually covers part of your costs. If you don't, or need help with costs that aren't covered, financial assistance may be available — through government health insurance schemes, hospital social-work or billing departments, and disease-specific charitable programmes.
Don't let cost stop you from seeking care. Talk to your doctor and the hospital's social worker or billing department early — they can explain what's available in your state and situation, and help you access subsidies, charity funds, or payment plans.
Reference source: MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine