Greg KnaussMar 29, 2024

Remember a month or so ago when I split my scalp open and got an ambulance ride to the ER and a CT scan and an EKG and some staples whacked into my head? The bill came.

It was $200.

Well, that was my out-of-pocket. The actual bill was $4,598.37.

Well, that’s what the insurance company paid by contract. The actual actual bill was $25,546.25.

It’s like I got a twenty-five grand bonus just because I have a job.

The American medical system is insane.

Still waiting on the ambulance invoice.

Show threadStuart Begg

@gknauss

Thanking my lucky stars that despite the best efforts of our conservative, right-wing politicians this arrangement has not been set up in Australia - yet.

#auspol

Mar 29, 2024 at 9:02pmWeb
Show threadsortiusMar 29, 2024

@stuart_begg @gknauss not sure what you're thankful about, the current right wing government in "centre-left" clothing are continuing the previous government's job of dismantling Medicare, and at pace.

Bulk billing doctors are closing, procedures that were free before Labor came to power and now $100+. And, well, ambulances aren't free in Australia (upwards of $2000 in regional VIC) #auspol

Show threadStuart BeggMar 30, 2024

@sortius @gknauss

It’s FAR from perfect, agreed. But it’s not completely fucked up like the USA … yet. And I’m far from blind to the shit-lite party’s shenanigans, either. The situation in Australia could be MUCH better, too.