One-cent premium, one big consequence: insurer cancels Florida woman’s coverage
TL;DR
Lorena Alvarado Hill, a Florida teacher’s aide, was billed for medical care after her government-subsidized insurance was canceled over a 1-cent premium, leading to thousands in bills; she fought back under state and federal law and ultimately had her balances reduced to zero, highlighting flaws in automated billing and the need to monitor small debts.
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