Georgiann BaldinoJan 13

"The message was clear: #insurance companies have no incentive to control costs when they benefit from a bloated system. And to Cuban, it's not just inefficient—it's exploitative.
"They aren't required to be," Cuban added in a follow-up. "And that is the point. They increase prices."

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Show threaddiana 🏳️‍⚧️🦋🌱Jan 13

@obtener

So true, I found I can pay a fraction by knowing where to pay cash than using "insurance." Prescription drugs take it to a whole new level, one monthly cost bought me a lifetime supply.

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@dianea
My sister changed to a #MedicareAdvantage plan, advertising zero dollar co-pays for drugs. Then, when she went to refill her script, she found out her prescription wasn't covered by their formulary, and it would cost her $500.
Jan 13 at 6:23pmWeb
Show threaddiana 🏳️‍⚧️🦋🌱Jan 13

@obtener

Estradiol valerate, 100mg, cost $380 monthly prescription... or... 100 grams $380, or 1 kilogram for $1300 from China, confirmed quality by NMR by friends.

Show threadFarticle Accelerator🇨🇦Jan 13
@obtener @dianea Technically that's zero dollar co-pay. (not helpful, I know)
Show threadGeorgiann BaldinoJan 14
@scuttlebutt @dianea 🙃