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I've had "good" coverage for my 15 year career and it does not work most of the time, or even half of the time. I've paid bills out of pocket because I didn't h
by NationalPark 5y ago
I've had "good" coverage for my 15 year career and it does not work most of the time, or even half of the time. I've paid bills out of pocket because I didn't have time to untangle payer/insurance situations. I was taken to the ER unconscious once after a freak accident and ended up paying thousands for the ambulance. I've had to do provider paperwork myself and submit it to insurers myself because they refused to help me help them get paid. The system is simply not functional for people who don't have huge amounts of free time, patience, and money.
- pkaye 5y agoThat is why I like the Kaiser HMO system. Most of the rates are pre-negotiated since the hospital and insurance are under the same company. Its typically $20/40 copay for a doctor visit. Even for me with my kidney failure and health issues, the OOP is minimal.