So since the summer I have been going thru "medical issues" and I am getting one or two letters a day from the insurance company or bills, or lab results, etc. Plus I have been doing my own research and collecting papers. Right now - all thrown into a big box. How can I get this in a sensible order? Do I put my bills in date order with the insurance claims attached, or seperate them. Seperate them by which Dr it is? I guess there are a few ways to go with all of this. What is the best way?
How do I organize my avalanche of medical records and bills?
Perhaps one of those accordian files from staples or office max stationery store can help to organize your medical records and bills. Those types of files usually have separated partitions alphabetically and/or by subject, but one can organize the file to suit themselves. I also like to use large paper clips as opposed to those small ones as it seems to look neater.
If you do see several different doctors, that may be a good idea to separate the records by that particular physician. And yes, putting the info in date order can really help one to keep organized (typically latest bill or document first).
This website has many different tips for organization: http://www.flylady.net
To try to find a professional organizer: http://www.napo.net and can look under the 'public' heading and such.
Reply:get a 3-ring binder, preferably a 6 inch one. get divider tabs and a hole punch. divide everything up into the tab it belongs under including your research.
this helps me keep up with the problems as my doctors present me with one after another.
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