Code WACK!

Insured? You're not immune from medical debt


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Can you count on your health insurance when you need it? What if you and your spouse are "double-covered?" What are your options when medical debt is dragging you down?  And if you can't pay, what happens after you get well and start looking for a new job?

To find out, we spoke with Monique Davis, a nonprofit executive in Southern California, who, during midlife, faced an unexpected diagnosis with a rare and potentially deadly disease. How did her HMO respond when claims for chemotherapy, medical equipment, multiple ambulance rides and a stem cell transplant came rolling in?  

Monique says her survival is a miracle and her treatments were arduous. . . Did dealing with the claims really have to be so hard?

Check out the Show Notes and Transcript for background info and more!

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