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Also, there's this common "feature":
Dr: "You need this procedure."
Me: "How much will it cost me?"
Office Manager: "I won't know until I bill your insurance and find out if it is covered."
Me: "What is the cash price I would pay you if it isn't covered by insurance."
Office Manager: "I have no idea."
Actually, since January 2022, you have the right to request a good faith estimate for services from healthcare providers if you're not billing insurance.
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This is great information, thanks! In several cases it wouldn't have helped us because of the 3 day advance request requirement, but at least its an improvement. Still not as good as what auto mechanics are required to provide, but its a step in the right direction.