• Potato_in_my_anus@lemmy.ml
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    1 year ago

    Many years ago I was run over by a car, the charge of the ambulance was $800 USD, the total hospital bill for the 4 hours I was in “observation” was $28,000. I did not have medical insurance at that time.

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        1 year ago

        Because the health insurance/medical industry situation in America is objectively criminal.
        This is why the quality of health insurance offered by a potential employer is such a huge consideration when looking for work in this country, sometimes outweighing prospects of salary or hourly pay. With even moderately decent coverage a bad accident can ruin your life financially.

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          1 year ago

          That is completely crazy. I am so glad to be far from this madness. I feel for the people stuck in it. Hopefully this changes soon