Insured, but Still Owing $109K for a Heart Attack

Re:Insured, but Still Owing $109K for a Heart Attack by apetresc on Tuesday August 28, 2018 @01:35PM (#17860857)

Later in that correction paragraph, it says:

> In a statement, the hospital said this offer was contingent on Calver submitting his application for a discount based on his household finances. Calver disputed that he owes any additional money to St. David’s and said this situation should have been resolved long before now.

I might be misreading, but is this saying that Calver isn't going to accept even the $700 charge, just to make a statement? I obviously side with him but this seems like a crazy stand to take on principle alone.

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Re:Insured, but Still Owing $109K for a Heart Attack by rabidrat on Tuesday August 28, 2018 @01:40PM (#17860919)

He shouldn't have to submit for a "discount" based on his "household finances" anyway! What if he doesn't qualify after all? Does he owe $100k if he makes more than $70k/year? Actually what level of income should be the low threshold for having to pay $100k after insurance for your life-critical health event?

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Re:Insured, but Still Owing $109K for a Heart Attack by apetresc on Thursday August 30, 2018 @08:18PM (#17881964)

I'm not saying he's wrong on the principle. I'm saying I wouldn't have the guts to risk $108,300 just for a chance to maybe win a moral victory over $700.

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