05.06.26 Negotiating Medical Bills / Use Gift Cards ASAP

Health care costs in America have reached a breaking point, with many being forced to drop costly medical insurance entirely. But whether you’re insured or paying out of pocket, you have more power than you think. Today, Clark discusses a key practice you can incorporate to help manage the high cost of health care. Also, we are currently in a period of intense retail instability. Clark explains how your gift cards can become worthless overnight, so in the interest of not wasting money - Clark has an urgent assignment for joyful spending - of gift cards that is. Healthcare Cost Strategy: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Use Or Lose Gift Cards Stat: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: Health care sticker shock has become the norm, but talking to your doctor about costs can help you rein it in — The Conversation⁠ What Is an HSA Account and How Does It Work? - Clark Howard Are Extended Warranties Ever Worth It? - Clark Howard How to Freeze Your Child's Credit - Clark Howard Why You Need To Use Your Gift Cards ASAP - Clark Howard 10 Secrets All Shoppers Need To Know About Costco - Clark Howard Ting: Fire Prevention & Power Outage Alerts How To Lower Your Property Taxes in 4 Steps - Clark Howard Clark.com resources: Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com / Ask Clark Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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05.06.26 Negotiating Medical Bills / Use Gift Cards ASAP is an episode from The Clark Howard Podcast by Clark Howard.

This episode is 31:27 long.

This episode was published on May 6, 2026.

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