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#RI-69aa7fb3·3 months ago·
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Paid insurance premiums for child's birth

Received $9,300 hospital bill for son's birth despite having insurance

What I wish I knew
"Insurance deductibles and out-of-pocket maxes can be high"
If I could tell you one thing
"Negotiate medical bills if possible"
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Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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