CNBC August 8, 2018
- More than 4 in 10 adults with workplace insurance coverage said they were surprised by the high cost of their medical expenses in the last year.
- About a fifth of those with insurance through their employer said they or an immediate family member skipped a doctor’s visit due to worries about cost.
- If you receive an unusually high bill, prepare to negotiate.
Having health insurance shields you from the full brunt of medical expenses, but it’s no guarantee that your costs will be low.
Nevertheless, health-care bills still come as a surprise to many individuals who have insurance.
Close to half of adults who bought their own coverage, along with 43 percent of those with insurance...
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