MamasHealth.com Home Save Money with Mama's tips Create instructional videos Create a gym for free Dating on a budget Easy money saving tips Eat locally Engagement ring bargains Food Banks Fun with kids for free Free medicine Frugal traveler Go to a support group Help! Spouse was laid-off High paying jobs without a college degree How to get free stuff How to survive a financial crisis Inexpensive cleaning tips Living frugal Make money from home More bang for your buck: how to buy seafood More food, less money Negotiate medical bills Save money and energy Save on auto insurance Save money, have a yard sale Save on baby products Save on health insurance Save on medicine Supporting a family on one income Ways to make money Free Stuff Patient assistance programs Cash, Change, or Credit Cards Join Mama's Product Test Panel Work from home Work from home scams	Top 11 Ways to Save on Medical Expenses Take advantage of flexible spending plans. Flexible spending plans through an employer makes the funds you spend on medical expenses tax free. Know what you can be reimbursed for through your insurance company and learn how to fill out their forms. Get a copy of your newest medical records annually. This will keep you from spending money in the future on copying hundreds of pages. Find out what alternative treatments your insurance may cover. Some insurance plans will reimburse you for acupuncture and massage treatments if you have a doctor's approval. Ask your doctor for any free samples of prescription and over-the-counter medications. Ask your dentist for free samples of toothpaste, toothbrushes, and mouth rinses. Question your statements. Nine out of 10 medical bills contain errors, according to the Medical Billing Advocates of America, a consumer-advocacy group based in Salem, Va., and one study found that more than 75 percent of post-service health insurance coverage appeals are won. Always ask for an itemized bill so you can be on the lookout for overcharges, duplicate bills for the same service Take advantage of free health screenings. Most cities offer free health screenings at least once a year. They are often listed in the Health section of your local newspaper. Practice prevention. One of the most effective ways to lower your medical expenses over time is to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Have regular checkups. Regular checkups is a crucial tool to early diagnosis. The earlier a condition is diagnosed, the less treatment you will need and the better your odds for recovery. Medicare D prescription plan. If you qualify for medicare, consider enrolling in the Medicare D prescription plan to reduce your monthly cost of prescriptions	Advertise on MamasHealth.com Sponsor a contest on MamasHealth.com Sign up for our Email Newsletter For Email Marketing you can trust
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