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A California father was shocked to find out his health insurance caused his daughter’s bill to skyrocket in price.
Robby Witt, a 33-year-old content creator living in Los Angeles, shared his troubling experience on Instagram. Newsweek spoke to Witt and experts about the California law.
Why It Matters
Americans have been increasingly critical of health insurers in recent years as healthcare costs surge. The murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson sparked a conversation over growing frustrations among patients, many of whom feel health insurers put profits before human lives.
Today, roughly 14 million people, or 6 percent of Americans, are facing medical debt of more than $1,000, according to the Peterson KFF Health System Tracker.
Robby Witt shared in a video on Instagram that he now faces a higher hospital bill for his daughter’s emergency allergy reaction due to his health insurance. Robby Witt shared in a video on Instagram that he now faces a higher hospital bill for his daughter’s emergency allergy reaction due to his health insurance. @thesephew/Robby Witt
What To Know
Witt, who goes by @TheSephew on Instagram and TikTok, was surprised to find his daughter’s bill after being rushed to the hospital for an anaphylactic food allergy had actually gone up in price once he showed proof of health insurance.
Once Witt sent the provider the family’s insurance information, they received a new bill, showing the price had been updated from $600 to nearly $1,300.
Man Shocked to Find Out California Law Makes Medical Bills Higher With Insurance
