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February 20, 2018

Sticker shock: Medical bill can make you ill

  • People who wind up in the emergency room or need an ambulance can be blindsided by hefty, unexpected charges.
    • By TOM MURPHY
    AP Health Writer

    This winter's nasty flu season may smack patients with a financial side effect: surprise medical bills.

    People who wind up in the emergency room or need an ambulance can be blindsided by hefty, unexpected charges. This often happens after patients visit a doctor or hospital outside their insurance network so coverage was limited. Insurance deductibles that reset every January and must be paid before coverage begins can make these invoices even more painful.


     
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