Financial Feminist
Financial Feminist
Her First $100K
261. Save Money on Medical Bills and Navigate Health Insurance Like a Pro with Dan Weissmann
1 hour 9 minutes Posted Nov 11, 2025 at 10:00 am.
Intro
Why Healthcare Is So Expensive
The System Is Confusing by Design
Understanding What You Actually Owe
What To Do When You Get a Medical Bill
How To Talk to Your Insurance Company
The Hidden Traps in High-Deductible Plans
Should You Pay Your Bill Right Away?
How Medical Debt Affects Your Credit
How To Negotiate a Medical Bill
What To Do If You Can’t Afford Care
The Emotional Cost of Healthcare
Why Women Carry More Medical Debt
The Future of Healthcare Transparency
The Wildest Story From An Arm and a Leg
How To Be Your Own Healthcare Advocate
How To Find a Fair Price for Care
Quick Wins To Save on Medical Costs
What True Financial Wellness Means
Outro + Resources
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Show notes
Healthcare in America shouldn’t feel like a rigged game––but too often it does. Leaving many people feeling swindled by confusing insurance plans, surprise medical bills, and endless fine print. To help navigate this complex system, I'm joined by Dan Weissmann, journalist and host of the NPR podcast An Arm and a Leg. Dan explains why U.S. healthcare feels broken––and how to get the most out of a flawed system. He'll share strategies to protect your finances and well-being, from selecting the right health insurance during open enrollment to identifying billing errors, challenging unfair charges, and saving hundreds on prescriptions.
Dan’s links:
Website: https://armandalegshow.com/
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