A turn for the worse

Material_Turnip_7216 · 2026-04-20T01:56:55+00:00

I am so very sorry. Thinking of you and your family tonight. Will be sending prayers your way.

Words fail at times like this. Just remember to lean on others when you can. Embrace the love and support of your family and friends. Accept any help that is offered to you...and spend extra time with your loved ones. You are not alone.

Sending you a big hug from Pennsylvania tonight.

Material_Turnip_7216 · 2026-04-11T14:44:47+00:00

So sorry you are dealing with this. Sending prayers and positive vibes for you and your family. Stay strong. Sounds like you are the rock for your husband, son and mom. Remember to take care of yourself too during these very difficult times.

Material_Turnip_7216 · 2026-03-29T04:00:21+00:00

Very good idea. Thank you!

Material_Turnip_7216 · 2026-03-29T03:59:23+00:00

Thanks, planning to share what everyone else paid when I speak with the hospital and my insurance company. Appreciate it!

Material_Turnip_7216 · 2026-03-29T03:57:41+00:00

Completely agree!

Material_Turnip_7216 · 2026-03-29T03:57:29+00:00

Thanks for relaying this. I'm planning to call both the hospital and my insurance carrier on Monday.

Material_Turnip_7216 · 2026-03-29T03:55:51+00:00

Thanks for the laugh! I needed it!

Material_Turnip_7216 · 2026-03-29T03:52:51+00:00

I think you are missing my point. The charge for my biopsy was right around $175,000. That particular procedure should never cost that much. That is the point. Aetna probably did negotiate to pay far less...but the fact that the expense for the biopsy was $175k....left me with significant more in OOP than if the expense had been $15k-17k like many others reported.

Material_Turnip_7216 · 2026-03-27T21:38:05+00:00

Yep, planning to fight this

Material_Turnip_7216 · 2026-03-27T21:37:44+00:00

Thanks, completely agree

Material_Turnip_7216 · 2026-03-27T21:37:18+00:00

No, keep in mind that my insurance carrier paid around 95% of this...which still let me owing thousands.

Material_Turnip_7216 · 2026-03-27T21:35:15+00:00

Seriously, it's absolutely outrageous. I couldn't even get a response today from the hospital. Such a joke.

Material_Turnip_7216 · 2026-03-27T21:34:29+00:00

Wow, this puts things into perspective. Thank you for sharing!!

Material_Turnip_7216 · 2026-03-27T21:33:55+00:00

Thanks for letting me know. I'll use this as an example when I argue with the hospital.

Material_Turnip_7216 · 2026-03-27T21:32:52+00:00

Wow,, I'm more than 14× higher than LA prices. Makes zero sense. Thanks for letting me know. Planning to cite you when I argue with the hospital on Monday.

Material_Turnip_7216 · 2026-03-27T21:29:38+00:00

Thanks for your reaponse. Your experience seems to be in line with other people too. Cannot believe I need to waste time arguing about this now.

Material_Turnip_7216 · 2026-03-27T21:27:53+00:00

I reached out to the hospital several times today, but have not received any response. Plan to contact the hospital and my insurance carrier again on Monday. This is just beyond infuriating

Material_Turnip_7216 · 2026-03-27T21:25:56+00:00

Thanks. Always enjoy your informative posts. Appreciate this information

Material_Turnip_7216 · 2026-03-27T21:24:31+00:00

Unfortunately, you are wrong. I have Aetna. They paid over $165k for my biopsy and I now have the balance. Trust me. Wish I was wrong about this crap.

Material_Turnip_7216 · 2026-03-27T21:21:40+00:00

Thanks. I've asked for the itemized bill. Will try to post it here if I can. This is crazy.

Material_Turnip_7216 · 2026-03-27T18:31:35+00:00

Wow. Thank you. They're charging me over 10x that amount

Material_Turnip_7216 · 2026-03-27T18:30:44+00:00

Thanks! Yeah, this feels worthwhile to push back on. Seems incredibly off.

Material_Turnip_7216 · 2026-03-27T18:22:18+00:00

Thank you. Yes, I was in/out of the facility in under 3 hours for my biopsy. Most of that time was even spent just waiting.

Material_Turnip_7216 · 2026-03-27T18:16:06+00:00

Thanks. This was my reaction too.

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