Share Your Story: AB 1800 - Fair Out-of-Pocket Medical Expenses

If passed, beginning January 1, 2013, AB 1800 would establish a single deductible for all covered benefits and an annual cap on all OOP costs for covered benefits. This approach provides transparency so patients will know each year the maximum they will be expected to pay for their health coverage and benefits. In addition, AB 1800 strengthens the Independent Medical Review process to help patients who are denied access to needed prescription medications by the health plan. Please share your story and help us pass this critical legislation.

1. How much do you pay out-of-pocket annually for your health care, including your prescription drugs, medical visits, hospitalization, laboratory tests, physical therapy and other health care services? *This question is required.

2. Have you always paid this amount or have your out-of-pocket costs changed in the past few years? *This question is required.

How have your out-of-pocket costs changed? *This question is required.

3. Have the out-of-pocket costs for your health care affected you in any way? *This question is required.

If yes, how have they affected you? *This question is required.

4. Have you ever been denied coverage for a medication that your doctor prescribed? *This question is required.

Can you share with us what happened when you were denied coverage?

5. Is your insurance carrier a health maintenance organization (HMO) or a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)? *This question is required.

6. Is there anything else you want to tell us about the high out-of-pocket costs for your prescription drugs and/or other health care needs?

7. Please provide your contact information.

First Name *This question is required.

Last Name *This question is required.

Street Address *This question is required.

Apt/Suite/Office *This question is required.

City *This question is required.

State *This question is required.

Zip *This question is required.

Email Address *This question is required.

Phone Number

Questions with an asterisk denote a required field.