Her Hearing Implant Was Preapproved. Nonetheless, She Got $139,000 Bills for Months. By Elisabeth Rosenthal JULY 17, 2024

Her Hearing Implant Was Preapproved. Nonetheless, She Got $139,000 Bills for Months. By Elisabeth Rosenthal JULY 17, 2024 https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/hearing-implant-preapproved-met-deductible-bill-of-the-month/?utm_campaign=KHN%20-%20Weekly%20Edition&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--_PYwuvfAaYsh8R_CL14YtRdZFc0NWJlovH4_6Lw8vBnIlhY1Ui7_ZmQ6auxmT-sMrMPNhGJgi9PYCa-KkfUSXfwAveA&_hsmi=316539109&utm_content=316539109&utm_source=hs_email Her Hearing Implant Was Preapproved. Nonetheless, She Got $139,000 Bills for Months. By Elisabeth Rosenthal Even when patients double-check that their care is covered by insurance, health providers often send them bills as they haggle with insurers over reimbursement, which can last for months. It’s stressful and annoying — but legal.