Dear Valued Users,
It's with a heavy heart that we announce the permanent closure of StepTalk.org on August 31st, 2025.
This decision wasn't an easy one. For over twenty years, StepTalk has been a source of support for stepparents around the world! However, over the years, the costs associated with maintaining and upgrading the site to remain secure, meet current standards and maintain availability have become unsustainable.
We are incredibly grateful for your support, contributions and the community you've helped us build. Your engagement has made StepTalk.org a special place and we cherish the memories and connections made here.
We would especially like to thank Aniki for volunteering to be a moderator and for caring so much.
Thank you for being a part of our journey and we wish you all the best.
Sincerely,
Dawn and The StepTalk Team
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i figured i would have to
i figured i would have to negotiate ~~ had to do that a few years ago when i was airlifted, i got a $19,000 bill reduced to $4,500, i was just wondering if anybody was familiar with the fees and what i should be shooting for.. thanks steperg.
I just saw something on Good
I just saw something on Good Morning America about calling around and negotiating. Some offices will negotiate. Call around.
You can also get blood pressure and cholesterol checked for free (since you are worried about heart problems).
thanks, gonna start on that..
thanks, gonna start on that.. call and get a price with NO insurance and then call the doctors in our network and see what price they have negotiated with insurance carrier..... interesting to see what prices are better...
poor, dh ~ he hates going to the doctor, but i have been worried lately, so he's in for a ride.... it's just because i love him tons!
we have insurance, but it's
we have insurance, but it's not that $30 co-pay kind, it's that $5,000 out of pocket before it kicks in kind.... and i kinda don't want to use the insurance, b/c then they can find some way to disqualify him... not having group insurance sucks so far, i have always had that huge corporation group stuff and never had a problem, this self employed insurance not so pleasant so far.
thanks dpw!!
thanks dpw!!