Your medical bills might make things stressful, but they shouldn't worry you if you take steps to get them under control. After all, all you can do is the best that you are able.
No one tries to get in debt with medical bills. These things just happen, and you will do what you can to stay in good health.
These Oklahoma nonprofit charities are prepared to help you with debt
Credit Counseling Centers of Oklahoma provides direct financial counseling in Bartlesville, Broken Arrow, Claremore, Muskogee, Sapulpa and Tulsa. Call 1-800-324-5611 to schedule an appointment.
CCCS of Central Oklahoma provides bill assistance in Bethany, Enid, Lawton, Oklahoma City, Shawnee, Stillwater and on Tinker Air Force Base. Call 1-800-364-2227 for a personal appointment.
In order to still receiving health care while avoiding additional medical bills, you might want to take advantage of free or low-cost health care options available to Oklahoma residents.
Call 1-800-784-8669 for help quitting smoking. The Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline is free.
In addition, the Oklahoma Caring Van provides free immunizations to children through participating organizations.
There may be additional free healthcare opportunities close to your home. For more information, contact the Oklahoma Department of Human Services at 405-521-3646.