The Devastating Consequences of ACA and Medicaid Cuts Are Now Here
And worse than we thought
Jodee, a midwestern friend replied, “Wait, what …why?”
Blue Cross Blue Shield Customer Care Agent: “Mayo is no longer in network and your costs will not be covered if you choose Mayo Clinic, but there are others to choose from.”
Jodee: “But I have a very specific and unique medical history and I only go to Mayo for that reason for the last thirty-five years. I can’t start over with another provider. I have tried that before and it lands me in situations receiving tests that are unnecessary and inappropriate treatments or worse, missing key issues.”
Jodee relayed this conversation regarding the sudden and abrupt removal of her two top healthcare providers recently due to the current administration cutting ACA subsidies.
On the heels of that conversation, came this one with my former colleague, Roberto.
Roberto has had a lifelong heart condition and has relied on Cleveland Clinic’s top-notch cardiac care to make sure he is maintaining his health and staying in front of his condition.
Last we…
