| Medical costs such as surgical fees and | | | | studied side effects, strength, route of |
| hospitalization, administrative fees and medicines | | | | administration, quality, purity, performance |
| are rising each year. Let's look at 4 steps you | | | | characteristics and intended use. |
| should do to cut down your healthcare costs. | | | | 3. Request for itemized billing |
| 1. Do not incur in extra costs | | | | It is noted that ceiling prices in medical fees apply |
| If you practice yearly medical check-up, you | | | | and you should check the itemized bills to ensure |
| should avoid the extra costs to be incurred when | | | | that fees charged are adhered to the fee |
| you are admitted to hospital by bringing the | | | | schedule set by the respective medical |
| applicable up-to-date test results so that you don't | | | | association. Spend some time to check through |
| have to incur further costs to do the test again. | | | | the bills and inquire if there are any charges which |
| Besides, you can reduce the hospitalization costs | | | | you are unsure before settling the bills. |
| by choosing to stay in non-television room. Also, | | | | 4. Utilize the tax exemptions |
| you should always check out whether extra costs | | | | If you are eligible to enjoy this tax exemption, do |
| will be charged for additional pillows, blanket, | | | | utilize it as it will add money to your pocket at |
| toiletries kit, furniture and etc before asking for it. | | | | the same time ensuring you are healthy. Hence, |
| 2. Buy generic pills | | | | do not forget to keep the original bills of the |
| It is reported that generic drugs are 50% to 75% | | | | medical expenses such as full medical examination |
| cheaper than imported patented drugs. It is noted | | | | and medical insurance premiums paid. However, it |
| that both pills are similar in terms of the active | | | | is noted that not all medical claims are eligible for |
| pharmaceutical ingredient, safety in terms of its | | | | deductions. |