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brer cat

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11. Good point about the deductible,
Mon Oct 13, 2014, 08:42 AM
Oct 2014

but I would add that even "middle" income people have problems with that. 20k is a lot to pay.

This can't possibly be true Le Taz Hot Oct 2014 #1
To be fair, it's too early to assess the effects of ACA spooky3 Oct 2014 #3
While that may be true, Le Taz Hot Oct 2014 #6
I definitely agree that we need good, open debate. spooky3 Oct 2014 #32
Results are gonna vary, but my ACA covered over $500,000 in costs this year. NYC_SKP Oct 2014 #59
Right. Le Taz Hot Oct 2014 #68
it absolutely is the fault of the ACA. Doctor_J Oct 2014 #69
No, ACA is a law cynzke Oct 2014 #71
The discovery that ACA allows insurance to meet requirements but doesn't cover hospitalization HereSince1628 Oct 2014 #7
Huh? ramapo Oct 2014 #21
The poster is correct. Xithras Oct 2014 #35
Now, now. To be fair, many have finally agreed that ACA is just a start. progressoid Oct 2014 #12
It's coming! Just make sure to keep investing in health insurance corporations. raouldukelives Oct 2014 #33
ACA was just another bill of goods arranged by a group ballyhoo Oct 2014 #25
You typed first! yeoman6987 Oct 2014 #38
I'm one of the millions who fall through the cracks. Le Taz Hot Oct 2014 #48
NO, Not a lie. cynzke Oct 2014 #70
There should be no contractual discounting of pipoman Oct 2014 #2
My doc offers the same rate to a self pay patient that is agreed to for ins. co's and medicare. napi21 Oct 2014 #53
it is legalized extortion is what it is Skittles Oct 2014 #4
it is legalized extortion is what it is AlbertCat Oct 2014 #23
Bingo . nt littlemissmartypants Oct 2014 #26
+1000 raven mad Oct 2014 #43
That is criminal, but not unusual. A relative of mine LibDemAlways Oct 2014 #60
People Have NO CLUE! cynzke Oct 2014 #74
It's not just the big stuff either AlbertCat Oct 2014 #77
+ a zillion! LongTomH Oct 2014 #50
...^ that 840high Oct 2014 #61
Actually it is much worst than that mrdmk Oct 2014 #62
Can't Be Said Enough. cynzke Oct 2014 #73
Do insurance companies actually give you health care? No! AlbertCat Oct 2014 #78
The industry has worked out procedures to guarantee maximum return seabeckind Oct 2014 #5
Your experience is odd to me. brer cat Oct 2014 #10
The area has 3 medical networks. seabeckind Oct 2014 #18
yes same for me drray23 Oct 2014 #55
Kaiser Medicare Advantage Plan cynzke Oct 2014 #76
K&R!! marym625 Oct 2014 #8
even medicare won't cover all the costs. deafskeptic Oct 2014 #9
Good point about the deductible, brer cat Oct 2014 #11
This happened to me, not as much money but enough. redstatebluegirl Oct 2014 #13
We're you refunded the money you did pay? yeoman6987 Oct 2014 #39
Yes, it took 6 weeks redstatebluegirl Oct 2014 #46
I think often these "assistant" doctors are in training, vanlassie Oct 2014 #56
You have to ask yourself... cynzke Oct 2014 #75
I look a lot like that chart. progressoid Oct 2014 #14
The health care and health insurance industry is still a disaster bigwillq Oct 2014 #15
Agreed, it is exceptionally flawed. littlemissmartypants Oct 2014 #17
Not-for-profit bigwillq Oct 2014 #24
Kicked and recommended a whole bunch! Enthusiast Oct 2014 #16
I don't think that would solve the problem seabeckind Oct 2014 #19
All the existing single payer systems come in with a wonderful savings Enthusiast Oct 2014 #47
$117,000 for an “assistant surgeon?" KansDem Oct 2014 #20
Perhaps a highly skilled specialist in a rare aspect of the surgery being performed? CTyankee Oct 2014 #22
Just a hint for any here who run into a situation such as this. WillowTree Oct 2014 #27
Good info. Thank you! Egnever Oct 2014 #45
Health and education - two of the many things I think government should provide for it's citizens. CrispyQ Oct 2014 #28
i have been going ot this urgent care. with whole family.. get an xray and a month later a bill, seabeyond Oct 2014 #29
What would be the point....... WillowTree Oct 2014 #31
a doctor, that we are seeing, that takes care of the issue, reads it and then seabeyond Oct 2014 #34
Your x-rays have almost always been read by a radiologist.......for the last 40 years or more. WillowTree Oct 2014 #40
Wow willow. I was appreciating the info until the unwarranted snark at the end seabeyond Oct 2014 #41
I understand that many x-rays are read by radiologists in India, No Vested Interest Oct 2014 #65
We've become a nation of debt slavery. Initech Oct 2014 #30
I am still paying off debt from the 2013/2012 insurance premiums. uppityperson Oct 2014 #36
So the investor class can get richer. FiveGoodMen Oct 2014 #37
Exactly Dirty Socialist Oct 2014 #54
Grrr GummyBearz Oct 2014 #42
You got it. Wait until the premium increases ballyhoo Oct 2014 #44
'Cause we don't have single-payer? KamaAina Oct 2014 #49
America needs single payer. That's the only solution to the problem of medical debt. Louisiana1976 Oct 2014 #51
I was worried about the issue of out-of-network, though I didn't realize that most ER physicians pnwmom Oct 2014 #52
A patient should NEVER be subject to out-of-network charges after the fact. Gormy Cuss Oct 2014 #57
I agree. And if I'm ever consciously admitted to the hospital, pnwmom Oct 2014 #58
Make that "medical debt AND EDUCATION DEBT 99th_Monkey Oct 2014 #63
+100000 woo me with science Oct 2014 #64
Amen to that! liberalhistorian Oct 2014 #80
The only good thing about this disgusting liberalhistorian Oct 2014 #66
Is it really completely excluded though? LAGC Oct 2014 #72
It still shows up on your credit report, but liberalhistorian Oct 2014 #79
Why did they tack on the assistant surgeon without clearing the insurance issue? flamingdem Oct 2014 #67
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