and I'm betting the bill after adjustments is just about $7000. Every
medical bill I've received a copy of that is paid by insurance gets whittled
down to about half by the insurance company. So if you are un or under
insured, you must negotiate with the hospital providing the service. The
insurance company, and the US government both do.
My wifes bill for having our daughter started out at about $10,000. The
insurance company actually paid $3800. There was no deductable, and the
bill is paid in full.
David Riker
davriker@digitalpath.net
http://community.webshots.com/user/fool4mg
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Johnson" <bmwwxman@gmail.com>
To: "David Riker" <davriker@digitalpath.net>
Cc: "Spridgets (E-mail)" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 07, 2007 9:08 AM
Subject: Re: No LBC---Health Insurance
>
> Thanks, David. Just got the hospital's bill for Carolyn's angiogram 2
> weeks ago. $14,000 before adjustments and insurance. It would be
> quite a bit less to start with if I didn't have to pay for all the
> people doing what you suggest..... ;-)
>
> Seriously, folks... The cost of health care is what caused the cost
> of your health insurance to increase. And the cost of health care
> increased because the dederal government won't allow hospitals to turn
> people who don't pay away from the ER. If you are honest and hard
> working, and pay your bills (even if you have to pay a little at a
> time) you get screwed having to pay a share of everyone who isn't as
> nice as you.
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