@newsnationnow: The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has ignited outrage over the state of the U.S. health care system. Former Cigna Vice President of Corporate Communications Wendell Potter, now a vocal critic of the insurance industry, spoke with #ElizabethVargasReports on this outrage and how health insurance companies use "delay tactics" on their customers.

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dennislivinginmexico
Dennis :
When I figured out, I can pay less out of pocket by saying I didn't have insurance, I canceled my insurance. I was paying out of pocket either way due to high a deductible, that I never could hit.
2024-12-12 13:50:13
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sheila19901971
sheila19901971 :
I just made an appt for an MRI Through my insurance, United health care, and the price is $940. I asked what it would cost without insurance. Just self pay. She said $400!!!
2024-12-12 20:18:53
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yay_i_woke_up_again
Loyda Lidia Costa (Lopez) :
It's super common, I've come across it in my own family so many times. It doesn't make sense to schedule a specialist visit several most away, when if you're seeing a specialist, it's bcuz u have a
2024-12-12 03:16:48
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prayforthem831mm
prayforthem831 :
I work for Cigna and have Cigna for my insurance my deductible is freaking $5k which I will never meet why pay monthly if I’m going to pay out of pocket deductibles that high!
2024-12-13 15:19:30
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nyupnotdown
Nyupnotdown :
Also, you often don’t know something is denied until you get a bill for it. They don’t even bother to tell you. Even if they send a letter it’s often hard to read. They don’t just say this was denied”
2024-12-12 17:44:30
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tobytobes323
linda :
Thank you for talking about this
2024-12-12 11:34:42
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debbie.ball98
Debbie Ball :
FACTS PAID INSURANCE 1,500 80/20 BUT APENDIX OUT MY INSURANCES SAID THEY ONLY PAY 2,OOO FOR THAT PROCEDURE BUT BILL WAS 7,OOO US SAID TO THEM WHAT ARE WE PAYINGVFORTHE PART NOW INSANE 80/20
2024-12-12 03:26:30
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