The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

[mousepod]

I also think that there's a misconception about the cost of medical care with insurance. After my emergency visit to the hospital last week (that included one night's stay), my bill for the deductible + co-pay + my percentage of daily charge was close to $1000. That doesn't include lab fees, which I'm sure will be costly as well.

And I'm covered under what's considered to be a good insurance plan.

[wendybeth]

Originally Posted by mousepod

I also think that there's a misconception about the cost of medical care with insurance. After my emergency visit to the hospital last week (that included one night's stay), my bill for the deductible + co-pay + my percentage of daily charge was close to $1000. That doesn't include lab fees, which I'm sure will be costly as well.

And I'm covered under what's considered to be a good insurance plan.

Many of the people who wind up filing for bankruptcy due to medical bills have insurance. Even the best plans do not pay for everything, and oftentimes insurers will come back months later and decide they don't want to pay for a procedure or meds they previously approved.