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Old 12-30-2013, 06:26 PM
 
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A 20 year old's 2 day $55,00 hospital bill for appendicitis has gone viral around the world - a world that shakes it head and comments in disbelief.

The original bill of $55,000 was reduced to 'only' $11,000 because he was covered by his Dad's insurance.

A 20 Year-Old Got Appendicitis and This Was His Hospital Bill
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Old 12-30-2013, 06:28 PM
 
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Its a free market a Tea Partier would love this kind of bill. But of course almost all are on some type of gubbermint program and dont pay anything.
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Old 12-30-2013, 06:31 PM
 
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Why would it go viral? Everyone knows insurance pays a far lower rate than billed rate.. Ok, everyone with 1/2 a brand and not some freaky obsession of hate for the tea partiers..
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Old 12-30-2013, 06:37 PM
 
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Why would it go viral? Everyone knows insurance pays a far lower rate than billed rate.. Ok, everyone with 1/2 a brand and not some freaky obsession of hate for the tea partiers.
Viral because foreigners are astounded that Americans pay insurance premiums and still get a $11,000 bill.
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Old 12-30-2013, 06:39 PM
 
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Viral because foreigners are astounded that Americans pay insurance premiums and still get a $11,000 bill.
Yep, that's exactly it!
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Old 12-30-2013, 06:39 PM
 
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Why would it go viral? Everyone knows insurance pays a far lower rate than billed rate.. Ok, everyone with 1/2 a brand and not some freaky obsession of hate for the tea partiers..
Most of us with private insurance are familiar with this. I had to have an MRI last spring and the bill was $6,000. Of course, when all was said and done, the agreed amount for insurance was around $900. I'm surprised Tricare, VA and SS were not mentioned.
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Old 12-30-2013, 06:41 PM
 
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Most of us with private insurance are familiar with this. I had to have an MRI last spring and the bill was $6,000. Of course, when all was said and done, the agreed amount for insurance was around $900. I'm surprised Tricare, VA and SS were not mentioned.
You must be on one of those programs. Most people who complain about the ACA are.

What about the people without insurance what are they supposed to pay. I guess they are on their own without insurance and the gubbermint to negotiate the rates.
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Old 12-30-2013, 06:42 PM
 
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Viral because foreigners are astounded that Americans pay insurance premiums and still get a $11,000 bill.
Its probably a 20% co-pay.

$55K * 20% = $11K
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Old 12-30-2013, 06:43 PM
 
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A 20 year old's 2 day $55,00 hospital bill for appendicitis has gone viral around the world - a world that shakes it head and comments in disbelief.

The original bill of $55,000 was reduced to 'only' $11,000 because he was covered by his Dad's insurance.

A 20 Year-Old Got Appendicitis and This Was His Hospital Bill
I think it's for the tax write-offs if the deadbeats that don't have insurance don't pay their bills. There's usually also a cash discount for those who do pay.
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Old 12-30-2013, 06:44 PM
 
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This is unsustainable and just a stepping stone to socialized medicine.
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