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By Anonymous - 25/06/2020 08:08

Today, I found out a test I need to see if I need surgery on my gallbladder costs more than my pay check, even with insurance. FML

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By insurance lies - 08/07/2013 14:48 - United States

Today, I had to get an MRI. I double and triple checked to make sure there was no out-of-pocket cost. When I arrived at the testing center, I was expected to pay full price for the test. It costs $2,360. FML

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Healthcare needs fixing

By Anonymous - 03/11/2023 06:00

Today, I found out I need surgery, and the state medicaid insurance denied me full coverage for it, since my income is "over the limit". I make 35,000 a year and live in one of the most expensive states. FML

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Quiet quitting time

By Anonymous - 26/01/2023 04:00

Today, I went to do a drug test for a new job. While I was there, they said the job was part-time with no insurance. Previously it was supposed to be full time with insurance. Now I have to take a job that pays $20,000 less a year. FML

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Healthcare for all, now

By Anonymous - 27/05/2022 02:00

Today, I had a procedure that should have been covered by my health insurance, but while I was there, I asked the doc to sign a prescription for an unrelated thing. This apparently turned the insured procedure into a consultation, so they charged me full price for the procedure, over $15,000. FML

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Free healthcare when?

By tooth fairy - 20/08/2018 04:00 - United States - Tucson

Today, my dentist called and told me that the surgery to remove my wisdom teeth - which I desperately need and saved for a year to be able to afford - will actually cost nearly $2000 more than originally stated. The surgery is supposed to be in three days. FML

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Insurance is a scam

By Anonymous - 12/01/2021 05:01

Today, you’re required to have health insurance in my country. I have no income, I spend more on insurance than on food, yet most of the treatments that actually help me are not covered by the insurance. FML

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For profit healthcare should be abolished

By Brokeashell - 15/08/2022 10:00

Today, I’ve had to spend $300 out of my savings account for my doctor's appointment to get another 90-day supply. Health insurance is way too expensive, as I'm a student and work part time, and haven’t had luck in finding a job. How am I supposed to save for a car in the meantime? FML

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By Anonymous - 23/01/2016 01:43 - Canada - Moncton

Today, I discovered that the pain I've had for the past couple of weeks was actually due to a broken collar bone. Now work won't pay for the treatment I need because I continued to work despite the pain. FML

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By blehh - 14/04/2009 20:40 - United States

Today, I had horrible pains in my stomach area so I went to the doctors. They couldn't find anything wrong and sent me to the Emergency Room for X-rays. After spending the entire day in the hospital, they tell me I'm slightly constipated. I had to pay $400 to find out I had to take a shit. FML

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By izziegrl - 24/09/2012 18:21 - Mexico - Naucalpan

Today, I realized that I spend more money on gas to go to my job than what I get paid. FML

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ojoRojo 27

Thursday 25 June 2020 14:43

I love how we can assume you’re from the US because it’s the only place where healthcare would be so atrocious. Sorry OP, that’s terrible.

FireMars 14

Thursday 25 June 2020 12:24

This is why I'm glad I live in the UK. Healthcare shouldn't bankrupt you.

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RichardPencil 30

Thursday 25 June 2020 8:38

Most personal bankruptcies in America are due to medical bills. Join the club! Maybe Lee Greenwood could add a verse about that.

FireMars 14

Thursday 25 June 2020 12:24

This is why I'm glad I live in the UK. Healthcare shouldn't bankrupt you.

ojoRojo 27

Thursday 25 June 2020 14:43

I love how we can assume you’re from the US because it’s the only place where healthcare would be so atrocious. Sorry OP, that’s terrible.

Hangryko 29

Thursday 25 June 2020 16:20

America really needs universal healthcare. Nobody should go bankrupt from accessing essential medical services. What a ******* travesty. I'm thankful I'm Canadian.

Christina Winden 22

Thursday 25 June 2020 19:04

Do the test. Give them what you can each month, even if it’s only $5. They can’t really take you to collections as long as you’re paying something.

Brightside86 30

Sunday 28 June 2020 6:31

True, but amazing that we have access to modern medical care at all. I wonder what they would do if this happened 300 years ago...

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