Heath Insurance help

[Bike N Gear]

We just had a non-emergency, but required surgery. in around 7am, out around 11am....no complications.
This is just the hospital bill....and it was an outpatient center.

Total Amount Billed $89,746.28
Plan Discount $83,757.78
Plan Paid $5,389.65
You May Owe $598.85

there has to be a tax, or negotiating position for this.
Perhaps when they do pro bono work, it is a deduction?
Or medicare/Medicaid demand the lowest available rate for participation - this lets the margins seem larger?

Couldn't find anything on-line after a quick search...

Spend six months in a hospital and you get to see some really f'd up bills.

 

[rick81721]

A decent explanation:

http://www.multibriefs.com/briefs/exclusive/healthcare_blame_game.html#.XjW3tHdFxZU

 

[iman29]

ouch!

well its my fault I guess I didnt read the fine print on my severance agreement that said my COBRA cost subsidy was gonna run out end if the year. Just got a auto bank withdrawl for $2600 instead of $405. FML.

healthcare.gov here I come...

 

[Mathers]

oh man that’s a big hit out of nowhere

 

[A Potted Plant]

Yes, it is "obamacare". I think that if you have a qualifying event such as starting a new job, you can enrol at any time (within 1-2 months).

30 days not month