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In reply to the discussion: The ACA deductibles cap the providers' losses [View all]jberryhill
(62,444 posts)8. Even that reinforces the point, though
Let's assume you are correct.
What happens at the big city hospital when someone comes in the door with a $5K deductible and a $50K condition?
What happens in the same situation when the person has no insurance?
I'll tell you what happens. In the first situation, the person gets appropriate treatment. In the second situation, they get a band-aid and directions to the exit.
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