3 chapters across the catalog
Dental Procedure Costs, Insurance Gouging Anecdote
A personal account describes the loss of a dental crown and a subsequent $3,000 bill for a root canal and deep cleaning after insurance. The narrative criticizes the dental industry for price gouging insurance companies, which in turn raises costs for individuals. There is a brief mention of the lack of benefits provided by the company Meveo.
Pre-existing Conditions, MRI Costs Under New Health Plans
The implementation of the Affordable Care Act is criticized for failing to immediately address pre-existing conditions, as a host's daughter faced coverage issues for a knee injury due to previous residency in the UK. The segment notes that despite political rhetoric, many provisions do not take effect until 2014, leaving patients to pay out-of-pocket for expensive MRIs.
An internal email from Mevio human resources reveals a 6% increase in dental insurance rates under the Guardian plan. The hosts attribute the rising costs to the early effects of the Affordable Care Act, colloquially known as Obamacare. They express frustration that insurance premiums are rising despite political promises of cost reductions.
