The End of Surprise Billing for Medical Care?

Recently, the US adopted a law that ended some surprise billing for medical service. So what is surprise billing, and what does the new law look like?

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[Praisethesunson]

Another law to ban Things that should have never been legal in the first place.

[TJStellmach]

Gosh, if only there were some way to ensure that you were always in-network. A sort of universal health insurance, if you will.

[hitzchicky]

Healthcare in this country is so frustrating. You can't get blood from a stone - Over 90% of this country couldn't handle a bill of those sizes even WITH foreknowledge. It's absurd that these kinds of costs even get passed on to the average individual.

[ParaisoFlower]

I feel like there's a lot of wiggle room with "informed consent." Everytime we took pappy to the ER, the signatures came first. Given we didn't spend much time reading the fine print as his stomach acids leaked down his belly, i'm certain we agreed to pay out of network costs somewhere in there.

[helenobrien]

This happens in non emergency situations too. Our pediatrician is in network, but the company that provides the pediatric vaccines that that Drs office is not. So we paid full price for vaccines that are covered by every insurance! How would we. Even know to look into that!?! So stupid. We are in the middle of challenging it.

[RyanEmmett]

Watching videos like this reminds me how lucky I am to live in a country (UK) with a universal healthcare system funded from general taxation.

[Overonator]

They carved out an exception for ambulances. Looks like the ambulance lobby won that one.

[Marco_Onyxheart]

It's already ridiculous to have out of network healthcare providers. Hospitals do the same things. It's not like we're shopping for products. But to have out of network doctors working at in-network hospitals is even more ridiculous.

[robinhahnsopran]

Surprise bills disproportionately affect us disabled folks. Sure, it's not perfect, but like you said: I'm taking the win for now.

[vaipuluj]

Idk what's up with the YouTube algorithm, but I don't think I've seen one of your videos come across my feed since "kids contact sports"! Ringing that bell again to get you back in there

[rebekahledoux]

Another reason I'm glad I'm Canadian. There's no such thing as out of network unless you're out of Canada. And even then the embassy can help you as long as your medical procedures are non elective or Emergency.

[NerdsmithTV]

It's always bonkers to me that ambulances are privately owned/operated. When I dial 911, it's either for police, fire department, or an ambulance. Why is one of these farmed out to a private company, but the other two are not? They should be a public entity providing service, just the same as fire and police, and handled through tax revenue instead of the current system either hitting individuals with huge surprise bills, or seeking government funding for a private enterprise. Makes no sense.

[benjaminbewhite]

Even in-network bills can be surprisingly different than what your insurance admin/rep tells you to expect.

[TakeWalker]

The exemption for ground ambulances is a big misstep. The study to look into the situation later is promising, but could always be derailed, coopted, or just amount to nothing. Still a ways to go.

[ThatEgghead]

My concern is: what is the bar for "informed consent"? Of course it thankfully covers the scenario when you're unconscious, but, e.g. can they just hide it in a 100 page document that you sign for admission?

[creshiell]

I should've rung the bell, i haven't seen a video on my feed from this channel in months!

[megantaylor]

I told my friend in college about a great urgent care clinic that would see you for a fifteen minute visit for $20. Great deal. She went there and didn’t know it was out of network for her. They charged her $600. For

[randomtinypotatocried]

Speaking of ambulance services, I wish this channel would do an episode on them since a lot of EMS services are collapsing in on itself. Even before the pandemic, it wasn't uncommon of hearing areas not even having an EMS service in the area. The US really should get rid of the reliance of volunteer EMS services

[momijithelesbianleftie]

Im so glad to hear this. It doesnt fix the full problem. But I know this will fix so much of the ''pls dont call an ambulance'' situations
I do not live in America, but its good to know less people will commit suicide over financial stress from this

[CG_Hali]

0:52 seconds in and you've blown the brains out of two Canadians lol Please grow up, America. Thanks for all you do, HCT!