March Wisdom & Wellness to Focus on Understanding Your Healthcare Costs

Aspirus Iron River Hospital and Clinics invite community members to attend the next session of the Wisdom & Wellness monthly community health education series, a free program designed to provide trusted, accessible information on topics that impact everyday health and well-being.

The March Wisdom & Wellness session will focus on Understanding Your Healthcare Costs and will help attendees better navigate medical bills, insurance coverage, and available financial support resources.

Wisdom & Wellness: Understanding Your Healthcare costs
Tuesday, March 10
12:00 – 1:00 PM CT
Aspirus Iron River Cafeteria

The session will be presented by Glenn Dobson, Corporate Insurance & Real Estate Management Coordinator and Senior Financial Analyst. Dobson will provide a practical, easy-to-understand overview of how healthcare billing works and what patients can expect after a visit.

“Our goal is to help you understand your bills, your insurance, and your payment options,” said Glenn Dobson, Corporate Insurance & Real Estate Management Coordinator and Senior Financial Analyst, Aspirus Health. “Healthcare billing is a process, not a single bill. We believe clear information helps you make better decisions and feel more confident about your care.”

At the event, attendees will learn about:

  • Multiple services may be provided during one visit
  • Different providers and services may be billed separately
  • Insurance rules vary by plan
  • Timing of claims and payments can impact what you see and when

Common Healthcare Terms Explained

  • Deductible
  • Copay
  • Coinsurance
  • Out-of-pocked maximum

Dobson will also walk through key takeaways to help patients better understand the billing process:

• Healthcare billing is a process, not a single bill
• Insurance rules affect what you owe
• Help is available
• We are here to support you

The Wisdom & Wellness series brings community members together to hear from trusted professionals, ask questions, and gain practical knowledge that supports informed decision-making. The goal is simple: to talk about what matters most—your health and peace of mind.

This event is free of charge, but registration is requested. To reserve your spot, please call 906-265-0402. Light refreshments will be provided.

Community members are encouraged to attend whether they have questions about a recent bill, want to better understand their insurance plan, or simply wish to feel more confident navigating healthcare costs

For more information about services at Aspirus Iron River, visit aspirus.org.