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Have you experienced a surprise medical bill? Been denied care due to prior authorization? Found a doctor or hospital that truly went above and beyond? Your experiences — good and bad — with insurance companies, hospitals, doctors, and the healthcare system are powerful. Sharing them helps educate the public and gives voice to the millions of Americans who face these challenges every day.

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From Our Community

Stories from across America.

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Denied — Then Delayed for Months

My doctor prescribed a medication that had worked for me before. My insurance denied it and required prior authorization. Three months and countless phone calls later, I finally got approval — but the damage to my health from the delay was already done.

— Anonymous, Midwest

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In-Network Hospital, Out-of-Network Surprise

I had surgery at an in-network hospital and did everything right. Six weeks later I received a $4,200 bill from an anesthesiologist I never chose and never knew was out-of-network. No one warned me. No one asked.

— Anonymous, Southeast

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A Doctor Who Fought for Me

When my insurance denied my specialist referral, my primary care physician spent hours on the phone appealing on my behalf. She refused to give up. Doctors like her are why we need to protect the physician-patient relationship.

— Anonymous, Northeast

Stories above are illustrative placeholders. Real submitted stories will appear here as they are received and reviewed.