u/Artygrrl

I have a 3,500 deductible and out of pocket max. I went to hospital at beginning of year and the bill was 8,000. It says I owe 3,500 to the hospital and my insurance covered the rest (since 3,500 is my deductible/out of pocket max-they are the same). The hospital is asking if I want financial assistance. If i do get the financial assistance, will it still cover my deductible/out of pocket max? Like will the insurance know or care that I did not pay the full 3,500 to the hospital if I get the financial aid? **Basically I am trying to pay less to the hospital but the insurance company still count it that I have reached my deductible/out of pocket max