Family Hit With $81,000 Bill for Medical Flight Without Medicare Part B Coverage
Tuesday, 27 February 2024, 16:12
Uninsured Family Faces Huge Bill for Medical Flight
Debra Prichard, a rural Tennessee resident, was flown to her local hospital via air ambulance following a stroke, resulting in an $81,000 bill.
Medicare Part B Coverage Gap
The lack of coverage under Medicare Part B left the Prichard family exposed to overwhelming medical costs.
Call for Healthcare System Review
The incident underscores the urgent need for reforms in the healthcare system to prevent such financial burdens on families in medical emergencies.
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