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      Cyoerpope wrote --   
       
   > I've seen a surgery bill knocked down to 20% of the original 4/5 thrown    
   > away)   
      
     A few years ago I was in a minor bike accident, motorist cut me off at a   
   corner making a turn, and fractured my left shoulder.   
     The receptionist in ER was shocked when I said I had no insurance and   
   paying out of pocket.  She asked several people if I could do that.    
     Long story short, I got my ER, doctor and bone doctor bills.  They were X   
   amount, less cash, and the total was less than half what insurance would be   
   charged.   
     It was actually cheaper for me.   
     Health insurance would be several hundred a month, for who knows how long   
   before I used it.  The total cost to me was about $1,000.   
      
   > IMO, laws are made just to befuddle & require always more lawyer hours to   
   resolve the problems they create.   
      
     Ya got that right!   
     Joe   
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