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In reply to the discussion: Tucked into the relief bill: A BAN on most "surprise medical bills." [View all]intheflow
(29,280 posts)8. I have neglected getting physical therapy because of surprise medical bills.
Every time my doctor's office makes an appointment for me, they tell me they're setting it up with someone in-house. No. The office is part of the plan, I pay $25 copay to walk in the door and sit in their waiting room until the doctor can see me. Two weeks later - outrageous bills. When I complain, they tell me their paperwork says the office is "in network." SO infuriating! This is a blessing!
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Tucked into the relief bill: A BAN on most "surprise medical bills." [View all]
Hortensis
Dec 2020
OP
That's why people who are experiencing emergencies beg bystanders not to call 911
IronLionZion
Dec 2020
#24
After my husband had his stroke 4 years ago we received a bill for 200,000 in out of network costs.
onecaliberal
Dec 2020
#25
I was once billed for an out of network piece of medical equipment used in a procedure.
ehrnst
Dec 2020
#30
You hear that Swedish-American in Rockford??? No more surprise bills from your "ER" team
AllyCat
Dec 2020
#39
That 'out of network' bullshit needs to be eliminated completely. Get ReTHUGS out ...
Hermit-The-Prog
Dec 2020
#45