
A recent Commonwealth Fund survey reveals that nearly half of U.S. adults have received medical bills for care they believed was covered by their insurance. The survey highlights that individuals with health insurance frequently encounter unexpected medical expenses or denial of care. This issue has prompted California lawmakers to consider legislation that would require health insurers to maintain accurate listings of covered services, with penalties for non-compliance. The findings underscore the challenges faced by many insured, working-age Americans who are dealing with unforeseen medical costs and coverage denials for necessary treatments.
Many insured, working-age Americans face widespread unexpected medical bills and coverage denials for doctor-recommended care. https://t.co/bJVW2Y8N5H https://t.co/YMUNEoQ20d
"Unforeseen Health Care Bills and Coverage Denials by Health Insurers in the U.S." https://t.co/bJVW2Y8N5H https://t.co/jJMz8byLuo
"In California, lawmakers are weighing a bill that would mandate that health insurers keep accurate listings or face fines." Writing in the @latimes, @AlpertReyes places the findings from our @JAMA_current study (below) in context for CA: ➡️https://t.co/GemEK5Inyd https://t.co/QKSW6McEpU https://t.co/ZPZ7c1mWe7
