Insurance companies pull a fast one on consumers

Posted on April 24, 2012 by hcfany

Did anyone read the Times this morning? There’s an article out by Nina Bernstein about the latest in what seems to be an ever-growing list of insurance company shenanigans.  This time, it has to do with provider reimbursement rates for out-of-network care.  You see, back in 2009 the state reached a settlement with insurance plans that required them [...]

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Balance Billing Breaks the Bank

Posted on January 21, 2009 by hcfany

Surprise health bills are not uncommon for anyone who has ever experienced a health emergency, and the amounts charged for these services – particularly if they were rendered outside of the patient’s health insurance network – can be enough to send some spiraling into bankruptcy.  Today’s Crain’s Health Pulse Extra highlights what health care providers [...]

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