Tips and Tricks for Accessing Free and Low-Cost Healthcare

Uninsured or underinsured people are charged more for their healthcare and typically pay more out of pocket. That’s because they don’t benefit from the reduced rates negotiated by private health insurance companies and public insurers such as Medicare and Medicaid. Additionally, most uninsured people do not receive discounted or free health services. Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) found that in 2015, only 27% of uninsured adults reported receiving free or reduced-cost care. Please read this article for some tips and tricks to help you find free and/or low cost healthcare services.