Tell Us About The Most Outrageous Medical Bill You Received Despite Having Insurance

Recently, insurance provider Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield walked back a policy change that would have placed time limits on anesthesia services during surgeries in some states.

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This, coupled with the new microscope over medical insurance companies following the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has led many online to share their issues with America's healthcare system.

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But I want to hear from you, our BuzzFeed Community. Tell me about a time when you received an outrageous medical bill despite having insurance.

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Maybe you got into a car accident, and while you were trying your best to recover, you were shocked to receive a $20,000 bill in the mail despite paying $700 a month for insurance.

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Or, maybe your father passed away from a heart attack, but he had always been very diligent about keeping his life insurance and health insurance plans up to date. So, you thought that you and your family could focus on grieving, but his last hospital stay ultimately came with a $200,000 bill.

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Or, perhaps your child needed a simple shot, which you were promised time and again would be covered by insurance. But then, according to some little loophole, insurance rejected coverage, resulting in a $500 bill for a three-second poke.

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Whatever the case may be, we want to hear all about it. Tell us about a time when you received an outrageous medical bill despite having insurance in the comments below. Or, if you'd like to remain anonymous, you can use this Google form. Your response may be featured in an upcoming post.