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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]dionysus
(26,467 posts)27. i was hospitalized for a few days a couple years ago. the bill came six weeks later.
took a year to pay them off.
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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