Hi....
I got a statement from my insurance company yesterday, for my last blood tests. They paid $41.02 out of $261. That's 15.7%. Since the lab is a Blue Cross provider, they have no choice but to accept the payment.
About a year and a half ago, I was hospitalized for a week. The bill came to $56,350. Blue Cross paid $7,737, an 86% discount. (I had to pay $250.)
There are already a lot of providers who no longer accept insurance. So, I find myself wondering and worrying about when the rest of our providers have no choice but to follow suit.
I'd love to hear comments, especially from anyone in government or the insurance industry.
Regards,
Linda
I got a statement from my insurance company yesterday, for my last blood tests. They paid $41.02 out of $261. That's 15.7%. Since the lab is a Blue Cross provider, they have no choice but to accept the payment.
About a year and a half ago, I was hospitalized for a week. The bill came to $56,350. Blue Cross paid $7,737, an 86% discount. (I had to pay $250.)
There are already a lot of providers who no longer accept insurance. So, I find myself wondering and worrying about when the rest of our providers have no choice but to follow suit.
I'd love to hear comments, especially from anyone in government or the insurance industry.
Regards,
Linda
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