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Originally Posted by PaulS
In a few states - like NY, they have a surcharge on claims to compensate hospitals for "uncompensated care". I think it is either a per monthly head count or a % of paid claims. The insurance company pays. It is built into the rate the insured pays.
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"The insurance company pays."
I don't think that's true. If the patient is uninsured, how does the hospital know which insurance company to bill? You're saying that surcharge is passed on to all insurance carriers? Maybe. Anyone know for sure?
I'm guessing that hospitals write off a ton of uncollected (and never to be collected) medical bills from folks who can't pay.
This problem isn't getting solved no matter what happens. My objection ha snothing to do with paying for others, my objection is based on the unconstitutionality of it, IMHO of course...