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Lexington Hospitals Demand Prepayment | Lexington News

Lexington residents are furious over UK HealthCare’s push for prepayment—even with insurance—leading to shocking billing surprises like $10K estimates that end up as $2,750 bills. Patients are sharing survival tips: demand itemized statements, challenge upfront payments, and route estimates through billing. Frustration runs high over hidden fees, duplicate charges, and opaque pricing. Don’t take it lying down—Kentucky’s Department of Insurance can mediate disputes, as one listener got a refund after being double-billed. This isn’t just about money; it’s about restoring trust in a broken…

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