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Why Americans Are Still Charged for Their Free Annual Checkup
Original: You’re supposed to get one free doctor’s visit every year. So why are so many Americans being charged? https:// fed.brid
Federal law requires insurers to cover one preventive doctor's visit each year at no cost to patients, yet many Americans still receive bills after their annual checkup. Reporting by Vox examines how insurers and providers classify routine services in ways that trigger charges, leaving patients with unexpected costs for care that was supposed to be free.
Why now: Unexpected bills for a visit guaranteed to be free under the Affordable Care Act anger patients and renew debate over insurer practices.
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- You’re supposed to get one free doctor’s visit every year. So why are so many Americans being charged? https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.vox. com/the-highlight/504171/annual-doctor-appointment-visit-cost-preventive · vox.com@web.brid.gy · 2
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