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In reply to the discussion: Paying for high deductables, low benefits, and huge copays is not "insurance". [View all]Roselma
(540 posts)5. Rings of some truth.
Until you have an 18-month period like my husband had. We have a new plan now, but with our previous plan, we had significant deductibles/copays and coinsurance. Hubby just had everything go wrong with several days of hospitalization in a couple of visits. He required two surgeries, lots of imaging, physical therapy, etc. So, the insurance company spent well over $100K on him in a short period of time. Bad stuff can happen. I'm guessing that we've gotten more out in payments to providers on our behalf than what we paid in over the years.
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Paying for high deductables, low benefits, and huge copays is not "insurance". [View all]
Stinky The Clown
Nov 2013
OP
You are not too familiar with the games the hospital accounting people play.
truedelphi
Nov 2013
#22
It sounded like you were disappointed, but that was clearly my interpretation.
WowSeriously
Nov 2013
#18
Come January we'll shift to the "You can keep your doctor" part of the equation.
cherokeeprogressive
Nov 2013
#36
Krugman says the ACA is even more wildly successful than its most ardent advocates expected
Fumesucker
Nov 2013
#27