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Benedict Arnold

Please help me and tell me if it is wise to drop off in person just $25 of the $50 bill owed to your orthopoedist?

I mean, is it silly to drop off 25 this week and the other another time?

Posted - November 9, 2018
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  • 19937
    Not silly at all.  If that's all you can afford now, I'm sure they would be happy to have it.
      November 9, 2018 9:53 AM MST
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  • 44659
    The hospital I go to allows installment payments with no interest. You give what you can.
      November 9, 2018 10:14 AM MST
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  • My dentist allowed me to make payments on a $1689 bill for root canal/crown. It took a year to pay off.  Its best to ask if they will let you do that first though.
      November 9, 2018 10:23 AM MST
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  • 19937
    Asking if they accept installment payments is a good idea, but in this case, it appears the bill was only $50, half of which she was paying now and the rest a week later.  I can't imagine a dentist not accepting that although they could, I suppose, add a late payment charge.
      November 9, 2018 12:50 PM MST
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  • That would work I agree:))
      November 9, 2018 12:56 PM MST
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  • 7939
    No, it's wise to do it for lots of reasons. It will likely keep you in good standing with them, stop them from taking further actions, and will help you whittle down the bill. Most places are glad to work with you on payments.

    There's a chance they may even write a portion off if they know you're experiencing hardship. There are no guarantees, but it's always worth mentioning to them.
      November 9, 2018 10:59 AM MST
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  • 22891
    i dont see anything wrong with that
      November 9, 2018 12:37 PM MST
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  • Something is better than nothing.  They won't refuse it, and can't make you unass the remainder.
      November 10, 2018 11:15 AM MST
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