Concerns Over Health Care Plan
Now it is in black and white. The hospitals charge some patients more to cover their cost. My experience: After over 30 years of having a small business and paying group insurance for my employees I lost my insurance because of “previous medical problems.” I could get no insurance anywhere.
I had cancer of my right kidney. After paying up front, I was admitted to a hospital. My kidney was removed and I was there for six days. The bill was over $47,000--$8,000 per day! Going over the bill there were double, triple and quadruple billings for the same $9 aspirin, etc.,
I am grateful for the care I did receive, but I paid for three or four others. I feel like suing.
RICHARD E. VAUGHN
San Clemente
Start your day right
Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week.
You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
