"Being able to get just ONE obnoxious billing department off my back completely gave me a huge sense of relief. ... Providing me with an advocate, was especially empowering."
A case is assigned an advocate to fight for medical rights and to assist in accessing as many available resources as possible. An advocate can perform many duties, including:
- negotiating medical bills received from doctors, hospitals and collection agencies
- assisting with confusing medical correspondence
- establishing payment plans
- locating prescription assistance programs
- assist with applying for financial assistance from hospitals or other organizations
Do you know someone who is a good listener? Good on the phone? Assertive, yet friendly? Responsible and goal oriented? Caring and supportive? Do you know someone who won’t take no for an answer, who stands up for what’s right, who is a go-getter? Do you know someone who can always get those erroneous phone bill charges reversed? If so, they are perfectly suited to be an Advocate! Advocates, just like every single person involved in RESCU, are volunteers. This takes a certain kind of person who is selfless and determined. Volunteering is a time consuming undertaking, but the personal rewards are worth it. Advocates take on one case at a time, assisting that one person until the case is closed. The more we grow as a foundation, the more need we have for volunteers. If you are interested in talking to someone about what is involved in becoming a RESCU Advocate, or are trained in advocacy, bill negotiation, or have any knowledge you think might be helpful to the Advocacy program, please email . Thank you.
