How Much Things Really Cost

Courtesy OutofPocket Blog  Fri, 02/13/2009 - 09:51

Consumers of health care services don't have a clear understanding of just how much medical services really cost.  For many years, health plans insulated members from the true cost of these services by making payments directly to doctors or hospitals.

As a result, consumers received medical services for co-pays as low as $10, or some plans provided these services at no cost to the consumer.

With the rise in consumer-driven health plans, it’s important for consumers to understand the true...

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