In a Reddit article titled “AITA for how I fought my boyfriend’s medical bill, going ‘too far’?”, a person seeks judgment on their actions regarding their boyfriend’s medical expenses. The writer wonders whether they crossed a line while trying to dispute and reduce the bill, asking if their behavior was unreasonable or justified in this situation. The article details the incident and invites the Reddit community to weigh in on whether the writer was in the wrong.
The author explains that they thoroughly researched the medical billing system and discovered various errors and overcharges in the bill. Determined to resolve the issue, they engaged in lengthy phone calls and correspondence with the hospital’s billing department, providing evidence and advocating for a fair adjustment of the charges. However, their efforts have created tension in the relationship, with their boyfriend accusing them of being overly aggressive and causing unnecessary stress. For the full story, scroll down below.
OP’s boyfriend had to go to the ER and OP offered to fight the high amount bill.
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OP contacted the hospital to dispute the bill and was told to contact the admin for further.
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It was a lot of work that took hours.
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OP had to send some emails every day about how OP’s boyfriend was billed many times the original price.
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OP had to communicate with the higher-ups and get their justification for the bill.
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OP’s hard work brought fruit, the bill was reduced to 7 times less, and the boyfriend couldn’t control his joy upon hearing the news.
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The boyfriend wanted to know how OP did it all.
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When the boyfriend looked through OP’s phone, he snubbed OP for going way too far. OP was bummed because she did it all for them.
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He called out OP for harassing the hospital for weeks. Now OP inquires, was her way of dealing with this AITA?
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Going above and beyond for something demands appreciation not criticism, they boyfriend needs to understand that.
OP should not think badly of her just because her boyfriend made her.
OP did what she was supposed to do. Such tasks require whatever it takes and you have to comply.
OP’s boyfriend is making a big deal about everything.
People are basically inspired by OP.
From the OP’s perspective, they were simply advocating for their boyfriend’s best interests and trying to ensure he wouldn’t bear the burden of an unjustly high medical bill. They went to great lengths, researching, negotiating, and even seeking legal advice. While their approach may have been assertive and possibly confrontational, their motivation was rooted in a desire to protect their loved one from financial strain.
