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Attitude adjustment

Posted by Susan in Blog, 2010-08-24 16:13:28 2 comments
Here’s one of my favorite themes: not all health care reform requires an act of Congress. Exhibit A was in my hometown newspaper this week. Someone related an anecdote about a friend having some new prescription eyewear specifically for playing tennis. She inquired if the glasses were expensive and the person said, no because her husband’s health insurance covered it. This attitude is one reason health insurance costs so much. We have to start thinking about the whole cost, not just the part t...





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I have a high-deductible plan, and it has taught me to always ask about the cost before I make a decision. You wouldn't believe how much Rx cost when you are paying the entire cost and not just a co-pay!
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Killroy71 says:

You're not kidding....had pneumonia earlier this year and doc prescribed antibiotic -- it cost $130!! and it didn't even work! had to go back and then she prescribed a combo of generics and that did the trick - $20! Sheesh! Couldn't we have tried the cheap ones first? I'll for sure ask next time!



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