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I think my post major car accident care (x-rays, ct, ambulance ride - had concussion) 10 years ago cost me $100 all said and done on my parents' kaiser plan in
by Teknoman117 5y ago
I think my post major car accident care (x-rays, ct, ambulance ride - had concussion) 10 years ago cost me $100 all said and done on my parents' kaiser plan in California.
When I walked into a kaiser urgent care last year for serious back pain I had chest X-rays and a CT and I paid $20.
The major issue is that you only get that kind of healthcare working for a decent company (and using an HMO plan). Not everyone has the access and that's the issue.
- dekhn 5y agoIMHO kaiser is amazing. they have a different incentive from typical for-profit medical companies.
- Teknoman117 5y agoThe even better thing now is that with the "No Surprises Act" taking effect, I could presumably walk into any hospital in the US and never get billed more than I'd have to pay with Kaiser. If you're in an area where Kaiser's hospitals are, non-Kaiser hospitals will generally work with Kaiser. It's not like you get to choose which one you go to in an emergency. Outside of the states that Kaiser is in, you're usually fine but there are many horror stories about hospitals asking for fees beyond what Kaiser will cover under their global ER coverage.