The WSJ (and others) have made a big deal out of Lisa Kelly's situation. She purchased a limited benefit plan and is now making the headlines because the hospitals want up front cash before they treat.
Here are some links.
Cash Before Chemo: Hospitals Get Tough - WSJ.com
Harold Pollack: "Cash Before Chemo" Two Arguments for Health Reform - Politics on The Huffington Post
I just don’t know what to say « After cancer, now what
The Kelly's are self employed (rental property). Is there a reason why they could not have bought a small group plan, even after diagnosis, and had full coverage?
How about the TX risk pool?
Here are some links.
Cash Before Chemo: Hospitals Get Tough - WSJ.com
Harold Pollack: "Cash Before Chemo" Two Arguments for Health Reform - Politics on The Huffington Post
I just don’t know what to say « After cancer, now what
The Kelly's are self employed (rental property). Is there a reason why they could not have bought a small group plan, even after diagnosis, and had full coverage?
How about the TX risk pool?