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In reply to the discussion: Does the Affordable Care Act make it illegal for hospitals to demand entire deductibles up front? [View all]loudsue
(14,087 posts)10. The affordable care act begins in ernest in January, so this payment
the hospital is asking for isn't related to the ACA, I feel certain. I've had procedures where I was not required to come up with all of it at once, but I did have to put down $100 or so. They ALWAYS ASK for the deductible, but all he has to do is work it out with the business office at most hospitals.
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Does the Affordable Care Act make it illegal for hospitals to demand entire deductibles up front? [View all]
MrsKirkley
Nov 2013
OP
I think a better question would be, "Does the ACA change the current practice of requiring
rhett o rick
Nov 2013
#15
I dont either and would. I just didnt like the implications of the question.
rhett o rick
Nov 2013
#18
How can one choose a low deductible policy if their employer only offers a high deductible policy
MrsKirkley
Nov 2013
#22
Many people select high deductible plans because they can't afford the premiums on low...
Humanist_Activist
Nov 2013
#25
i was hospitalized for a few days a couple years ago. the bill came six weeks later.
dionysus
Nov 2013
#27
Of course not and if they did the phony penalty would involve a wag of the finger
TheKentuckian
Nov 2013
#32