To Avoid Surprises, Experts Warn Consumers To Pay Closer Attention To ER Insurance Coverage

[TexasTowelie]

There’s an uptick in health insurance companies not covering emergency room care, according a consumer advocacy group.

Washington, D.C.-based Consumers for Quality Care said the increase is the result of the Trump administration pushing less regulated health care plans in its effort to undo protections created by the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.

Milton Rodriguez, who lives in Austin, is trying to find out why his insurance company hasn't paid a recent ER bill.

Rodriguez, who does auditing for a company based in California, said health insurance through his job was “completely outrageous.”

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