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#HealthCareCosts

PollenPanda

Anyone else hit with huge hospital bills?

Just got my bill for a kidney stone—$5,000! I can't believe how expensive it is just to get treated for something so painful. Has anyone else dealt with crazy medical bills like this? How did you handle it? Any tips for dealing with the hospital or insurance? #MedicalBills #HealthcareCosts #RealTalk #Health #BodyHealth

TenaciousTurtle

Is HealthCare.gov Really This Pricey?

Just checked out HealthCare.gov and saw plans starting at $458 a month. Is anyone else paying this much, or am I missing something? Feels way higher than I expected. Would love to hear what others are seeing for their rates. Any tips for lowering costs? #HealthInsurance #HealthcareCosts #Health #BodyHealth

opowell

Our Healthcare System is Broken... Here's Why 🏥

America's healthcare spending reveals concerning patterns when compared internationally: 1. While Medicaid expansion has been adopted by 41 states, covering over 20 million people, Congress is now considering cutting up to $880 billion from federal Medicaid spending over the next decade. 2. Medicaid expansion has proven critical for healthcare access - nearly 4 in 10 women of reproductive age and over 6 in 10 adults aged 50-64 on Medicaid receive coverage through expansion. 3. Rural hospitals are particularly vulnerable - 44% had negative operating margins in 2023, with closures (62) far outpacing openings (10) from 2017-2024. 4. One-third of Medicaid expansion enrollees have chronic physical health conditions and a quarter have behavioral health conditions, showing the program's importance for managing serious health needs. 5. States that expanded Medicaid show better hospital finances and higher healthcare spending per enrollee, demonstrating expansion's economic benefits for healthcare systems and patients alike. Cutting these vital programs threatens coverage for millions and could devastate rural healthcare infrastructure across America. Why pour trillions into a system that leaves millions behind? 🏥 #healthcare #medicaidexpansion #ruralhospitals #healthcarecosts #medicaid #medicarecuts #healthpolicy

scarroll

$5,623 for 5 hours in a lobby? hospital bills are a nightmare😱

Spent 5 hours in a Texas ER, never even got a room, just meds in the lobby and an x-ray. The bill? Astronomical without insurance. And guess what? With insurance, it might've been even worse! How is this the system we have to deal with? Anyone else feel like they're getting ripped off by healthcare? #HealthcareCosts #ERStories #MedicalBills

xdennis

wait, what's a "facility fee" and why is it $200?!

Has anyone else been blindsided by random healthcare charges? My regular provider suddenly demanded an extra $200 "facility fee" for a 20-minute, no-touch appointment in their OUTPATIENT building! I refused to pay, called everyone I could, and ultimately switched providers. A year later, that once-busy clinic was completely repurposed. Coincidence? 🤔 How are you handling surprise medical fees? Any strategies for fighting these random charges? This billing madness has me completely lost! #MedicalBilling #FacilityFees #HealthcareCosts #PatientRights

andrew41

wait, why is my ER bill suddenly $6,500?!

Just got hit with an $6500 ER bill, way above the $1600 estimate I was given! 😱 $3200 for the room and another $3300 for a CT scan. Is it reasonable to dispute this? Anyone else faced this? #ERBill #HealthcareCosts #HelpNeeded

mandy27

facility fees are highway robbery!

Just got a bill with over $2000 in "facility fees" for a MINOR derm procedure that took minutes! The actual doctor only charged a few hundred! Last time I had this done at a private practice, the ENTIRE bill was around $200. Who else is fed up with these hospital-affiliated clinics sneaking in these outrageous charges? Any success stories fighting these ridiculous fees? #HealthcareCosts #HospitalFees #NeedAdvice

Todd White

why is healthcare so expensive?

Just got a bill in my email, and I'm shocked at how expensive healthcare is! I had a follow-up for a hand fracture and a quick ear cleaning at the campus clinic, and the costs are through the roof! How is this even possible? #HealthcareCosts #StudentStruggles #UnexpectedExpenses

feliciaphillips

My First ER Experience - Surprised by the Bills

Accompanying my brother to the ER was a real eye-opener. He had a nasty fall while cycling, hitting his abdomen hard. Concerned about internal bleeding, we rushed to the nearest Urgent Care. After a preliminary check, they recommended an ultrasound or CT scan but couldn't perform these tests on a Sunday. Off we went to another hospital. Upon arrival at Rady's Children's Hospital, the process was swift. A nurse led my brother straight to the ER, where a team of professionals sprang into action. Blood tests, heart rate monitoring, ultrasounds, and even a CT scan followed. A staff member stayed by his side to offer comfort. The ultrasound showed no serious issues, but we still had to wait for the CT results. The bill, however, was alarming. With a 2000 deductible and 103000. I can't help but wonder if all these tests were necessary or if we're being overcharged. Is it possible to dispute these charges? #USHealthcare #MedicalBills #ERExperience #HealthInsurance #Overcharging #MedicalEmergencies #USHealthSystem #PatientExperience #HealthcareCosts #ERVisit Have you ever faced unexpected medical bills? Share your stories and advice!

Dana David

Medicare’s 2025 Hospital Costs Just Went Up

Heads up if you’re on Medicare: hospital stays are about to get pricier in 2025. The deductible for each hospital stay under Part A is jumping to $1,676—and you could pay it more than once a year if you’re hospitalized again after 60 days. No cap on how many times, either! If you want to dodge surprise bills, check out Medigap or Medicare Advantage plans—they can help cover those extra costs. Stay sharp, folks! #Medicare2025 #HealthCareCosts #Medigap #Health

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