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Old Codger

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7. I am

Reply to spooky3 (Reply #6)

Wed Jan 6, 2016, 09:33 AM

Jan 2016

in the process of preparing to undergo what most likely will be one day and a night in hospital after a medium surgery, the bill I have seen is $58,000.00, this does not include anesthetist,meds or the Dr. fees

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I am Old Codger Jan 2016 #7

If you are indeed old, wouldn't Medicare cover most of this? CTyankee Jan 2016 #8

I am indeed old Old Codger Jan 2016 #9

Oh, I'm so sorry this happened to you and your wife. CTyankee Jan 2016 #10

Thank you Old Codger Jan 2016 #12

Particularly true for the chronically ill. aikoaiko Jan 2016 #11