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> the cost of treatment is in the tens of thousands of dollars[1]. It really isn't. That's like walking in to a car dealership, asking how much the car is, and
by chimeracoder 7y ago
> the cost of treatment is in the tens of thousands of dollars[1].
It really isn't. That's like walking in to a car dealership, asking how much the car is, and then accepting the salesman's first offer at face value.
In reality, insurance will typically cover HCV treatment in the US. Because there's so much competition between HCV drugs, the insurers are able to negotiate deals that are less than a tenth of what the sticker price is.
- PierceJoy 7y agoThe parent comment was replying to a suggestion they partner with organizations who typically help low income and homeless people. I doubt most of them have insurance.
- samstave 7y agomost dont - but you'd be surprised at how many actually do. For example, there are a TON of Vets with PTSD and have coverage through the VA, and MANY are addicts and homeless and low income - but still covered through the VA. Edit: Source, experience in this area and my brother is director of the VA health system for the state of Alaska.