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He Bought Health Insurance for Emergencies. Then He Fell Into a $33,601 Trap. <[link removed]> Since the Trump administration deregulated the health insurance industry, there’s been an explosion of short-term plans that leave patients with surprise bills and providers with huge revenue. by Jenny Deam

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