Insured But Not Protected
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| Thu, 01-12-2006 - 9:29pm |
FRIDAY, Jan. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Millions of American families are struggling to pay their medical bills, while others are swimming in debt accrued through doctor and hospital visits, studies reveal.
What's troubling is that a significant percentage of these people have health insurance.
As the cost of medical care continues to rise, consumers are bearing a greater share of their medical expenses. The additional cost-sharing comes in many forms, including higher deductibles and co-payments, separate deductibles for hospital admissions and the move from fixed-fee co-payments to percentage-based "coinsurance." In some cases, health plans are widening limits on coverage of certain treatments.
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