Kane In Your Corner podcast: Surprise medical billing - listen here

Walt Kane talks to a patient advocate on how to protect yourself against surprise medical billing. And we hear from a mom who ended up owing thousands when her son was born prematurely, despite being at an in-network hospital.

News 12 Staff

Apr 24, 2019, 5:45 PM

Updated 1,822 days ago

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Kane In Your Corner podcast: Surprise medical billing - listen here
Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill last year regulating surprise medical billing, but you may not be as protected as you think. In this companion podcast for Kane In Your Corner's two-part look at surprise medical billing, Walt Kane talks to a mother ended up owing more than $18,000 out of pocket when her son was born prematurely - despite her making sure to deliver at an in-network hospital. And we hear from patient advocate AnnMarie Mcilwain on how to protect yourself and what to look out for to make sure you get the benefits and coverage to which you are entitled.
 
 


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