WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Jamie Marian reached her limit when her insurance company sent her a surprise bill for what should have been a routine, covered test. But it wasn’t just the money – it was the constant hassle of getting pre-approval for basic medical care.
“It became increasingly frustrating that if you’re sick or you have something going on, you just want to know what is,” Marian said.
Rising health care costs have become a major concern for families, especially after Affordable Care Act subsidies ended last year. Now, many are turning to a surprising solution: paying cash and skipping insurance altogether…