• Home
  • Fair Use Disclaimer
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Social Media Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Medical Disclaimer
  • FTC Compliance
  • Earnings Disclaimer
  • DMCA Compliance
  • Copyright Notice
  • Anti-Spam Policy
ParentingHere.com
  • Home
  • Shop
    • Baby Bouncers
    • Baby Car Seats
    • Baby Clothes
    • Baby Jumpers
    • Baby Toys
    • Baby Walkers
    • Boys Clothing
    • Child Booster Car Seats
    • Child Carriers
    • Childrens Toys
    • Craft Supplies
    • Cribs
    • Funny Parenting T Shirts
    • Girls Clothing
    • Parenting Books
    • Strollers
  • PARENTING TIPS

    How to pack healthy school lunches your kid will actually eat

    Can probiotics prevent ear infections and tonsilitis?

    Anna Olson’s Quaker Oat Flour Jam Streusel Squares make the perfect back-to-school treat

    14 surprising things about newborns – Newborn Baby

    30 packaged foods for school lunches and after school

    Kids who sleep well learn well: Tips for encouraging healthy slumber

    What every parent needs to know about pinworms in kids

    20 unique unisex baby names you will love – Newborn Baby

    The CRA may owe you money from years ago—and there’s an easy way to check

  • PREGNANCY

    200 Baby Boy Names That Start With T

    What It’s Really Like With Two Under Two

    15 Ways Your Baby Shows How Much They Love You

    You Can Be a Great Mom And . . .

    How to Heal Your Pelvic Floor After Baby – Podcast Ep 91

    Humor and Heart Collection from Workman Publishing

    Newly Updated Breastfeeding Guidelines from the AAP

    Survey Highlights Disparities Facing Gen Z and Millennial Mothers

    You Know You’re in Your Second Trimester When . . .

  • BABY CARE

    Fresh Styles from Freshly Picked, Polagram and More! — The Baby Cubby

    How To Make A DIY Dog Stroller From An Unused Baby Stroller

    Introducing the UPPAbaby MESA V2 Infant Car Seat — The Baby Cubby

    Introducing UPPAbaby’s Gwen Fashion Line! — The Baby Cubby

    What Your Child’s Teacher Wants You to Know — The Baby Cubby

    How To Find Your Stroller At Disney? – Baby Journey

    How To Prevent Stroller Theft At Disney – Baby Journey

    What Your Child’s Teachers Want You to Know — The Baby Cubby

    45 Best Disney Themed Baby Shower Ideas – Baby Journey

  • TODDLERS

    29 packaged foods for lunches and after school

    20 kids’ backpacks to keep all their gear organized

    Is your kid a mouth breather? It might be time for an intervention

    Can a kid’s penis really get trapped in swimsuit mesh?

    This is actually how much sleep kindergarten kids need

    30 things your tween should know how to do

    24 teen movies on Netflix Canada to watch as a family

    How to deal when you hear “I’m telling” more than you’d like

    Why it used to take hours to get my kids to sleep

  • TEENS

    Not Crying at College Drop Off? GOOD! Don’t Feel Any Guilt About it Either!

    Parents, We Have a Drinking Problem

    From Preemie to High School Senior: My Son Is Ready

    10 Funny Things You Start Doing When Your Kids Become Teenagers

    The Advice This College Professor Gave His Own Sons

    To Parents of High School Seniors: 9 Important Reminders

    Fun Family Teen Building Activities

    19 Dos and Don’ts of Visiting a Teen in College

    Cool Note-Taking Apps and Study Hacks for Your Teen’s School Year

  • HEALTH CARE

    Sleepless nights over her children’s future as debts pile up

    New strategies to enhance the survival of children with neuroblastoma

    Children with lower inhibitory control and vocabulary skills display non-engaging behaviors, study says

    Study gains new insights into heart and lung conditions in babies born with Down Syndrome

    Living unrelated donor organ transplants are not inferior to deceased donor organs

    Here’s why thinking hard exhausts you

    How does birth weight affect long-term risk of mortality among men and women?

    Prenatal bisphenol A exposure may affect brain volume in children

    How ultraprocessed foods affect gut microbiome and health

  • ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS

    31 Exciting 2 Year Old Baby Activities Kids Activities Blog

    Free Letter R Practice Worksheet: Trace it, Write it, Find it & Draw

    Classes and Enrichment Guide for South Florida Kids

    Free Printable First Day of School Photo Grade Signs

    Red Cup STEM Challenge for Kids

    Whale Watching near NYC: Catch a Cruise to See Whales, Dolphins, and More Marine Animals | MommyPoppins

    Birthday Scavenger Hunt | Kids Activities Blog

    Cooking Classes in New Jersey for Kids | MommyPoppins

    Free Letter P Practice Worksheet: Trace it, Write it, Find it & Draw

  • Contact
  • About
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Shop
    • Baby Bouncers
    • Baby Car Seats
    • Baby Clothes
    • Baby Jumpers
    • Baby Toys
    • Baby Walkers
    • Boys Clothing
    • Child Booster Car Seats
    • Child Carriers
    • Childrens Toys
    • Craft Supplies
    • Cribs
    • Funny Parenting T Shirts
    • Girls Clothing
    • Parenting Books
    • Strollers
  • PARENTING TIPS

    How to pack healthy school lunches your kid will actually eat

    Can probiotics prevent ear infections and tonsilitis?

    Anna Olson’s Quaker Oat Flour Jam Streusel Squares make the perfect back-to-school treat

    14 surprising things about newborns – Newborn Baby

    30 packaged foods for school lunches and after school

    Kids who sleep well learn well: Tips for encouraging healthy slumber

    What every parent needs to know about pinworms in kids

    20 unique unisex baby names you will love – Newborn Baby

    The CRA may owe you money from years ago—and there’s an easy way to check

  • PREGNANCY

    200 Baby Boy Names That Start With T

    What It’s Really Like With Two Under Two

    15 Ways Your Baby Shows How Much They Love You

    You Can Be a Great Mom And . . .

    How to Heal Your Pelvic Floor After Baby – Podcast Ep 91

    Humor and Heart Collection from Workman Publishing

    Newly Updated Breastfeeding Guidelines from the AAP

    Survey Highlights Disparities Facing Gen Z and Millennial Mothers

    You Know You’re in Your Second Trimester When . . .

  • BABY CARE

    Fresh Styles from Freshly Picked, Polagram and More! — The Baby Cubby

    How To Make A DIY Dog Stroller From An Unused Baby Stroller

    Introducing the UPPAbaby MESA V2 Infant Car Seat — The Baby Cubby

    Introducing UPPAbaby’s Gwen Fashion Line! — The Baby Cubby

    What Your Child’s Teacher Wants You to Know — The Baby Cubby

    How To Find Your Stroller At Disney? – Baby Journey

    How To Prevent Stroller Theft At Disney – Baby Journey

    What Your Child’s Teachers Want You to Know — The Baby Cubby

    45 Best Disney Themed Baby Shower Ideas – Baby Journey

  • TODDLERS

    29 packaged foods for lunches and after school

    20 kids’ backpacks to keep all their gear organized

    Is your kid a mouth breather? It might be time for an intervention

    Can a kid’s penis really get trapped in swimsuit mesh?

    This is actually how much sleep kindergarten kids need

    30 things your tween should know how to do

    24 teen movies on Netflix Canada to watch as a family

    How to deal when you hear “I’m telling” more than you’d like

    Why it used to take hours to get my kids to sleep

  • TEENS

    Not Crying at College Drop Off? GOOD! Don’t Feel Any Guilt About it Either!

    Parents, We Have a Drinking Problem

    From Preemie to High School Senior: My Son Is Ready

    10 Funny Things You Start Doing When Your Kids Become Teenagers

    The Advice This College Professor Gave His Own Sons

    To Parents of High School Seniors: 9 Important Reminders

    Fun Family Teen Building Activities

    19 Dos and Don’ts of Visiting a Teen in College

    Cool Note-Taking Apps and Study Hacks for Your Teen’s School Year

  • HEALTH CARE

    Sleepless nights over her children’s future as debts pile up

    New strategies to enhance the survival of children with neuroblastoma

    Children with lower inhibitory control and vocabulary skills display non-engaging behaviors, study says

    Study gains new insights into heart and lung conditions in babies born with Down Syndrome

    Living unrelated donor organ transplants are not inferior to deceased donor organs

    Here’s why thinking hard exhausts you

    How does birth weight affect long-term risk of mortality among men and women?

    Prenatal bisphenol A exposure may affect brain volume in children

    How ultraprocessed foods affect gut microbiome and health

  • ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS

    31 Exciting 2 Year Old Baby Activities Kids Activities Blog

    Free Letter R Practice Worksheet: Trace it, Write it, Find it & Draw

    Classes and Enrichment Guide for South Florida Kids

    Free Printable First Day of School Photo Grade Signs

    Red Cup STEM Challenge for Kids

    Whale Watching near NYC: Catch a Cruise to See Whales, Dolphins, and More Marine Animals | MommyPoppins

    Birthday Scavenger Hunt | Kids Activities Blog

    Cooking Classes in New Jersey for Kids | MommyPoppins

    Free Letter P Practice Worksheet: Trace it, Write it, Find it & Draw

  • Contact
  • About
No Result
View All Result
ParentingHere.com
No Result
View All Result
Home HEALTH CARE

Sleepless nights over her children’s future as debts pile up

by admin
August 18, 2022
in HEALTH CARE


My doctor saved my life, but my medical bills are stealing from my children’s lives.”


Jeni Rae Peters

Jeni Rae Peters, 44, Rapid City, South Dakota

Approximate Medical Debt: More than $30,000

Medical Issue: Breast cancer

What Happened: Jeni Rae Peters’ budget has always been tight. But Peters, a single mom and mental health counselor, has worked to provide opportunities for her children, including two girls she adopted and a succession of foster children. One of her daughters had been homeless.

Then two years ago, Peters was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer.

Multiple surgeries, radiation, and chemotherapy controlled the disease. But, despite having insurance, Peters was left with more than $30,000 of debt and mounting threats from bill collectors.

One collection call came as Peters was lying in the recovery room after her double mastectomy. “I was kind of delirious, and I thought it was my kids,” she said. “It was someone asking me to pay a medical bill.”

Through the surgeries and treatments, Peters kept working so she would not lose her insurance. She took on extra work to pay some of the bills. Five days a week, she works back-to-back shifts at both a mental health crisis center and a clinic where she counsels teenagers, some of whom are suicidal. Last year, three friends on the East Coast paid off some of the debt.

But Peters’ credit score has tumbled below 600. And she worries constantly about how she will provide for her children.

Peters said she could drop car insurance for her teenage daughter, who just got her license. Canceling ice skating for another daughter would yield an extra $60 a month. But Peters is reluctant. “Do you know what it feels like to be a foster kid and get a gold medal in ice skating? Do you know what kind of citizen they could become if they know they’re special?” she said.

Peters added: “My doctor saved my life, but my medical bills are stealing from my children’s lives.”

What’s Broken: Despite many advances in cancer treatments, millions of Americans end up in debt after being diagnosed with the disease.

That’s in part because medications and treatments are now so expensive. It’s also because health plans typically require patients to pay thousands of dollars out-of-pocket in deductibles and other cost sharing.

One study found that cancer patients were 71% more likely than Americans without the disease to have bills in collections or to have a credit account closed for nonpayment.

The debt forces many to make difficult sacrifices. Two-thirds of U.S. adults who’ve incurred health care debt who’ve had cancer themselves or in their family have cut spending on food, clothing, or other household basics, according to a poll conducted by KFF for this project. One in 4 have declared bankruptcy or lost their home.

The financial stress from debt can hinder cancer patients’ recovery and even hasten death, researchers have found.

What’s Left: Peters’ cancer is in remission, and her health has improved. She said she’s excited about adopting two more of her foster children.

But the threats from debt collectors keep coming. She recently received a new collection notice for $13,000, warning her that she would soon face legal action.

Peters said she has no way of paying off all her debts. She recently told one bill collector that she was prepared to go to court and ask the judge to decide which of her children should miss out on after-school activities to pay off debt.

She asked another debt collector whether he had kids. “He told me that it had been my choice to get the surgery,” Peters recalled. “And I said, ‘Yeah, I guess I chose not to be dead.'”

About this project

“Diagnosis: Debt” is a reporting partnership between KHN and NPR exploring the scale, impact, and causes of medical debt in America.

The series draws on the “KFF Health Care Debt Survey,” a poll designed and analyzed by public opinion researchers at KFF in collaboration with KHN journalists and editors. The survey was conducted Feb. 25 through March 20, 2022, online and via telephone, in English and Spanish, among a nationally representative sample of 2,375 U.S. adults, including 1,292 adults with current health care debt and 382 adults who had health care debt in the past five years. The margin of sampling error is plus or minus 3 percentage points for the full sample and 3 percentage points for those with current debt. For results based on subgroups, the margin of sampling error may be higher.

Additional research was conducted by the Urban Institute, which analyzed credit bureau and other demographic data on poverty, race, and health status to explore where medical debt is concentrated in the U.S. and what factors are associated with high debt levels.

The JPMorgan Chase Institute analyzed records from a sampling of Chase credit card holders to look at how customers’ balances may be affected by major medical expenses.

Reporters from KHN and NPR also conducted hundreds of interviews with patients across the country; spoke with physicians, health industry leaders, consumer advocates, debt lawyers, and researchers; and reviewed scores of studies and surveys about medical debt.




Kaiser Health NewsThis article was reprinted from khn.org with permission from the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. Kaiser Health News, an editorially independent news service, is a program of the Kaiser Family Foundation, a nonpartisan health care policy research organization unaffiliated with Kaiser Permanente.



Original Source Link

Previous Post

What It’s Really Like With Two Under Two

Next Post

31 Exciting 2 Year Old Baby Activities Kids Activities Blog

Related Posts

HEALTH CARE

New strategies to enhance the survival of children with neuroblastoma

August 18, 2022
HEALTH CARE

Children with lower inhibitory control and vocabulary skills display non-engaging behaviors, study says

August 17, 2022
HEALTH CARE

Study gains new insights into heart and lung conditions in babies born with Down Syndrome

August 16, 2022
HEALTH CARE

Living unrelated donor organ transplants are not inferior to deceased donor organs

August 16, 2022
HEALTH CARE

Here’s why thinking hard exhausts you

August 16, 2022
HEALTH CARE

How does birth weight affect long-term risk of mortality among men and women?

August 15, 2022
Next Post

31 Exciting 2 Year Old Baby Activities Kids Activities Blog

200 Baby Boy Names That Start With T

How to pack healthy school lunches your kid will actually eat

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recommended

Introducing UPPAbaby’s Gwen Fashion Line! — The Baby Cubby

3 days ago

Children hospitalized with COVID-19 commonly experience neurologic complications

7 days ago

10 Funny Things You Start Doing When Your Kids Become Teenagers

2 days ago

When Do Babies Start Smiling?

4 days ago

Newly Updated Breastfeeding Guidelines from the AAP

2 days ago

Whale Watching near NYC: Catch a Cruise to See Whales, Dolphins, and More Marine Animals | MommyPoppins

1 day ago

Not Crying at College Drop Off? GOOD! Don’t Feel Any Guilt About it Either!

8 hours ago

Categories

  • ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS (421)
  • BABY CARE (171)
  • HEALTH CARE (330)
  • PARENTING TIPS (358)
  • PREGNANCY (190)
  • TEENS (303)
  • TODDLERS (38)

Popular Posts

20 baby names that mean love for your little love bug

5 months ago

How I took charge of my mental health

3 months ago

9 funny pregnancy announcement ideas that’ll make you LOL

3 months ago

Is your older baby uninterested in solids? Try these 5 tips – Newborn Baby

3 months ago

How to Get More Sleep as Parents — The Baby Cubby

3 months ago
Free Road Trip BINGO Printable Game [6 Bingo Cards]

Free Road Trip BINGO Printable Game [6 Bingo Cards]

2 months ago

30 packaged foods for school lunches and after school

2 days ago

Archives

  • August 2022 (261)
  • July 2022 (488)
  • June 2022 (478)
  • May 2022 (415)
  • April 2022 (53)
  • March 2022 (92)
  • February 2022 (24)

Reader's Choices

Have a Teen with ADHD? Here’s What Else Might Be Going On

by admin
August 10, 2022

...

50 Quotes About Raising Daughters That Will Warm Your Heart

by admin
July 30, 2022

...

How to Heal Your Pelvic Floor After Baby – Podcast Ep 91

by admin
August 16, 2022

...

The College Do-Over My Daughter Deserves

by admin
July 27, 2022

...

Editor's Picks

How To Prevent Stroller Theft At Disney – Baby Journey

by admin
August 12, 2022

...

Baby Heat Rash: What to Know about a Baby’s Heat Rash and 4 Ways to Treat it

by admin
August 12, 2022

...

Cool Note-Taking Apps and Study Hacks for Your Teen’s School Year

by admin
August 13, 2022

...

Newly Updated Breastfeeding Guidelines from the AAP

by admin
August 16, 2022

...

Popular Posts

Differences in development of children conceived by ART are no longer apparent by late adolescence

by admin
July 27, 2022

...

Will Your Teen Miss Their Pet in College? 14 Cute Ideas to Help

by admin
August 3, 2022

...

Novel targeted therapy may be an effective treatment option for neuroblastoma

by admin
July 31, 2022

...

Remarkable Home Remedy To Common Cold And Cough That Your Baby Would Find Irresistible – Part 2

by admin
August 3, 2022

...

Copyright © 2022 - ParentingHere - All rights reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Shop
    • Baby Bouncers
    • Baby Car Seats
    • Baby Clothes
    • Baby Jumpers
    • Baby Toys
    • Baby Walkers
    • Boys Clothing
    • Child Booster Car Seats
    • Child Carriers
    • Childrens Toys
    • Craft Supplies
    • Cribs
    • Funny Parenting T Shirts
    • Girls Clothing
    • Parenting Books
    • Strollers
  • PARENTING TIPS
  • PREGNANCY
  • BABY CARE
  • TODDLERS
  • TEENS
  • HEALTH CARE
  • ACTIVITIES & CRAFTS
  • Contact
  • About

Copyright © 2022 - ParentingHere - All rights reserved.

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent.
Cookie SettingsAccept All
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT