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Insured people help pay for extra costs from uninsured patients

According to an article in the Washington Report, if you're wondering why your health insurance costs seem to be so expensive, there appears to be a good explanation. A new analysis shows health care costs among the uninsured are forcing insured Alaska families to shell out more money.

A patient heads to the emergency room. Although the person is a total stranger to you, you still could end up helping pay for the patient's medical care because he or she is uninsured.

Bottom line, the cost gets passed onto insured patients through higher insurance premiums. That's a conclusion from a new report issued today by Families USA, an organization that advocates for affordable health care for all Americans.

posted by Mike @ 12:15 PM