Frustration and Anger: How People Feel About Health Insurance Rules.


Frustration and Anger: How People Feel About Health Insurance Rules.

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Frustration and Anger: How People Feel About Health Insurance Rules.

People are frustrated with the US healthcare system because it is hard to understand. Insurance companies are hard to reach and often deny coverage, making people angry.

The shooting of a health insurance CEO made people share their bad experiences with insurance companies. The words found on the ammunition used in the shooting, "delay", "deny", and "depose", are words used to describe how insurance companies avoid paying claims.

One man shared how his wife's insurance company wouldn't pay for machines to help her breathe or talk when she was sick. He believes insurance companies try not to pay for care.

Many people are talking about their frustrations with insurance companies because of this event. Some people understand the anger because even wealthy people have trouble with high costs.

Experts say people are more likely to share their experiences when they see others doing the same. They hope sharing these stories will lead to changes in the healthcare system.


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Why are people frustrated with the US healthcare system?

People are frustrated because it is hard to understand.

What happened to a health insurance CEO?

The CEO was shot, which made people share their bad experiences with insurance companies.

What do experts hope will happen by sharing stories about insurance companies?

Experts hope that sharing these stories will lead to changes in the healthcare system.


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