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Documents to keep

Keep these until bills are resolved.

Document Why it matters How long to keep
Itemized bills Show every charge Until resolved and a few years after
EOBs Show insurance payments Same as bills
Payment receipts Prove payments At least a few years
Appeal letters Show your appeals Until resolved
Assistance applications Show your request Until resolved
Call notes Show what was said Until resolved