As much as I complain ...



about my health insurance company (and I have plenty of reason -- just
spent another large chunk of time on the phone with them this morning
because they screwed up), when they do come through, they come through
large.

Total charge for Colonoscopy:

Billed by doctor: $2410.70
Allowed by insurance co.: $1414.06

Amount I need to pay: $90.

Not bad.

DH was telling me that he spoke to his dentist, and apparently the
amount disallowed by the insurance company, as long as it's within
reasonable limits, can actually be deducted from doctors' taxes, so
they end up with very little income tax to pay. Interesting.

--
monique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully

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