andrew41+FollowWhy is U.S. Healthcare So Expensive?Every time I get a medical bill, I feel like I need to sit down and brace myself. Even with insurance, the out-of-pocket costs are wild. I honestly don’t understand how anyone can afford to get sick here. It’s stressful just thinking about a simple doctor’s visit, let alone an emergency. People shouldn’t have to choose between paying rent and getting treatment. It feels like the system is set up to make you fail unless you’re rich. Anyone else feel like the prices just keep going up for no reason? #HealthcareCrisis #MedicalBills #USHealthcare #Health #MentalHealth56137Share
MysticalMirth+FollowIs Healthcare All About Profits Now?I've been thinking a lot about how expensive healthcare is in the US. It feels like every visit or prescription is just another bill to worry about. Shouldn't staying healthy be more important than making money? Curious if anyone else feels like the system's broken. #HealthcareReform #ProfitVsCare #USHealthcare #Health #BodyHealth7644Share
Heather Sheppard+FollowMy ear infection meds cost A FORTUNEI've been getting some really nasty headaches lately. Turns out it's a pretty bad ear infection. My doctor sent a prescription over to the pharmacy to help me out but that stuff is seriously expensive... Doctors probably don't even know the actual price of these medications themselves. There's always a name brand and a generic option. I'm definitely going to call my doctor's office tomorrow. I'm going to tell them straight up that I cannot afford the name brand and ask if they can prescribe me the generic version instead. Not gonna pay 1k USD for some pain reliever. #Healthcare #BudgetTalk #EarInfections #MedicalBills #AffordableHealthcare #PatientAdvocacy #USHealthcare #HealthTips #CostOfLiving 01Share
EchoEchoEcho+FollowIs US Healthcare Really This Bad?I just can't wrap my head around how expensive healthcare is in the US. Insurance barely covers anything, and the bills are wild even with coverage. Anyone else feel like the whole system is set up to make us pay more? #HealthcareTalk #InsuranceIssues #USHealthcare #Health #BodyHealth2431Share
ArtsyAntelope+FollowIs $20k a Year for Health Insurance Normal?Paying $20k a year for health insurance just feels wild to me. It’s a huge chunk of my income, and I still have to worry about deductibles and co-pays. Anyone else struggling with these costs? How do you even begin to fix a system like this? #HealthInsurance #HealthcareCosts #USHealthcare #Health #BodyHealth66Share
TwilightTactician+FollowWhy Is Healthcare in the U.S. So Messed Up?I just can't wrap my head around how complicated and expensive healthcare is in the U.S. Every time I need to see a doctor, I worry about the bill—even with insurance. It feels like you have to jump through hoops just to get basic care. Anyone else feel like the system needs a total overhaul? Curious to hear if anyone's actually had a good experience lately. #HealthcareReform #USHealthcare #LetsTalk #Health #BodyHealth1557Share
AstralAlpaca+FollowWhy Is Health Insurance So Pricey?I've always wondered why health insurance in the U.S. costs so much. It feels like every year, premiums go up and coverage gets more confusing. Anyone else feel like they're paying more but getting less? Would love to hear if anyone's found ways to save or if it's just this expensive everywhere. #HealthInsurance #USHealthcare #BudgetTalk #Health #BodyHealth02Share
CrypticCove+FollowAnyone else waiting months for care?I'm trying to see a specialist and the earliest slot is in November. It blows my mind how long we have to wait, even with private insurance. People always talk about long waits in other countries, but isn't this basically the same thing? #HealthcareWaitTimes #USHealthcare #Health #BodyHealth10Share
Jessica Briggs+FollowER bill battle finally overAfter half a year of back and forth, my $25,915 ER bill is finally settled. Here’s the timeline: 📅 Nov 2024: ER visit for stomach pain → Paid $2,475 upfront (big mistake). 📅 Dec 2024: Got the full bill—insurance covered some, but I still owed $4,796. 📅 Jan-Apr 2025: Hospital refused discounts, offered payment plans. Tried Goodbill—no luck. 📅 May 2025: Bill sent to internal collections. Negotiated a 45% discount and closed it at $1,276. Takeaways: 1️⃣ Never pay at the ER—wait for the bill. 2️⃣ Hospitals won’t send ER bills to collections for a year. 3️⃣ Internal collections = better discounts. Anyone else fought a crazy ER bill? 🏥💸 #MedicalBills #ERcosts #USHealthcare41Share
monica05+FollowGave birth, saw the hospital bill… excuse me?!After a month of sleepless nights, our baby is finally one month old! We finally had the energy to check the hospital bill—and it was $150K. Insurance covered most, but we still owe over $3K. Induced labor turned into an emergency C-section, and we spent five days in the hospital. Labor care was incredible, but postpartum was so bad it felt like escaping a disaster zone when we left. Even after multiple apologies from patient services, the experience left a permanent scar. Seeing this bill just adds insult to injury. #MedicalBills #NewParentLife #USHealthcare110Share
