The Secret Cost of War
At 4Patriots, we’re a company built on taking pride in our country and in those who serve to protect it.
That’s why we’re proud to announce our donation to RIP Medical Debt, a company that helps eliminate crippling medical debt from the lives of our military. It was founded with the mission of seeking out, buying, and then abolishing unpaid and unpayable medical debt.
Higher insurance rates, loopholes in coverage, expensive medical treatments and prescriptions, and huge deductibles can submerge people into debt. No matter what their financial condition.
And veterans are especially at risk.
Our soldiers vow to serve “at all cost.” But did you know that a large part of that “cost” of comes in the form medical debt?
Veterans should be treated like the heroes they are. But all too often, they’re stuck waiting for VA care.
Or worse… not getting care at all! And believe it or not, the government doesn’t always foot the bill for the care they do receive. Not even close!
And on top of that, vets with PTSD may also juggle low-paying jobs or unemployment. Meaning that a great deal of medical debt is unpaid. And unpayable.
All for helping defend our country!
Now here’s what really irks me…
Aggressive, bottom-feeding collection agencies buy up our soldiers’ debt… even debt incurred at VA hospitals.
They pay pennies on the dollar for the account and they’ll stop at nothing to get their money. Even leaving menacing voicemails and physically threatening people who for whatever reason can’t pay.
This is regardless of the personal circumstances of people who clearly are still struggling with the economic consequences of illness and accidents.
To treat our vets like this is despicable.
And as an American it makes me sick.
The company is called RIP Medical Debt… and it buys outstanding debt and discharges it once and for all. Freeing veterans, active and retired duty military from medical bills and the crushing stress that comes with them.
And since RIP Medical Debt can buy debt for pennies on the dollar, even a small donation can go a long way. In fact, our initial donation should free veterans from about $100,000 in medical debt.
We’re not stopping there.
We’re going to make a habit out of supporting RIP Medical Debt… with a monthly donation to their veterans fund. Talk about making a difference!
And, there’s something else important I’d like to add.
We wouldn’t be able to make donations like these without your help. Our success is only because of YOU, our loyal customers. Who allow us to give back and help the folks that are most vulnerable in a crisis.
So THANK YOU for making it possible for us to help these heroes – and for being part of the 4Patriots family.
If debt collectors are acting in the way you describe, you can make them PAY. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and various State laws define what debt collectors can do, and the penalties for violation. In fact, it is said to be nearly impossible to comply with every facet of the laws addressing debt collection. I think you should look into using these laws to defend Veterans who are being abused. Many will settle for thousands of dollars when presented with the facts and the threat of court, and others can be put out of business.
Mr. Bates, you are to be highly commended for what you have chosen to do for our American Veterans. The RIP Medical Debit program is brilliant, my income, like so many of us today is limited,when my income allows me to make a purchase i can take pride in knowing that it will be two fold !! You give me reason to be a proud American !!!
SALUTE,
Harry J. Fontenot
Thanks for those kind words, Harry!
Thank you for your support of veterans! I’m one of them and I’m disabled and have been since 1998 even though it’s not service related. I was hit by a school bus in 1998 and tried to get in the VA but was told they weren’t accepting new patients. It took 5 yrs to finally get in but by then I lost everything,business,home,marriage and most of all my health!! Finally had to claim bankruptcy!! Spent 2 yrs 24-7 in a neck brace and had low back surgery!! It never made it to court because of crooked lawyers,city,and state of Florida!! I have no life and constantly have to fight and argue to get pain meds and all they want to do is push those opioids!! I won’t be turned into a opoid addict but I have to have some thing! I finally got enough to last til Tuesday,then I have to go back and see a doctor if she even is a doctor,probably a nurse practitioner and a foreigner and can barely speak English! She says I gotta take another piss test!! Which is fine this time as I’m clean but sometimes I’m not cause most time when I order my refills it comes by mail and most times show up a week or two weeks after I’m out!! Well I have to have something,no choice as I have plates screws,pins, in my lower back,nerve damage and sciatica nerve issues and left shoulder damage from the accident so when my meds don’t show up I get some relief from cannibis from friends who know I’m in pain 24/7 but that means I fail piss test and round and round we go!! I haven’t worked since 1998 and never be able too! So why do I keep having to play this game? Yes it’s against the law but so is breaking the speed limit. I will do what I have too to take care of my pain and get relief!! I’m just sick and tired of being treated like a 3rd class citizen,hell they take care of these damn illegals better than us. I have had doctors recommend cannibis to me!! I’m no criminal or dopper but it does give me relief,help me sleep and eat better and doesn’t hurt my liver,kidneys etc.. I know their are brothers and sisters worse off than me I see them and talk with them every time I go to that place and it pisses me off!! Hell my time has passed and know I don’t matter I’m just glad are people like you helping them. Thank you!! “Semper Fi”