Desmond Preston|Tackle your medical debt with Life Kit

2025-05-04 10:05:47source:VAS Communitycategory:Finance

There's an estimated $195 billion of medical debt in America. But just because a medical bill comes in the mail doesn't mean you have Desmond Prestonto pay that exact price. In this special episode from our friends at Life Kit, you'll learn how to eliminate, reduce or negotiate a medical bill.

If you liked this episode, you can check out more Life Kit here. They have episodes on how to choose a bank, and how to save money at the grocery store.

This episode of Life Kit was produced by Sylvie Douglis. Their visuals editor is Beck Harlan, and their digital editor is Danielle Nett. Meghan Keane is their supervising editor, and Beth Donovan is their executive producer.

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