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I spoke to the hospital and they said that my out of pocket payment is: $6,000 Hospital/facility fee $1,200 Anesthesiologist (may be more in case of complications) $7,200 Surgeon fee (final cost after -5,000 from insurance) My hospital financial counselor mentioned that if I don't pay the up front c...

Yes, unfortunately it is a 5K medical insurance limit under the Regence Uniform plan. I'm trying to figure out right now the type of payment plans my hospital provides. I'll ask some follow up questions once I know more info. Thanks for the reply folks!

I totally understand your frustration. Since it's our face, we tend to be more aware of all the little things wrong about it. for example, I noticed that since my jaw is longer on one side than the other, it causes one under-eye lid to sag lower than the other. No one else ever noticed and I only no...

I have an underbite as well and I tend to drool when I sleep. I hate it but have learned to close my mouth as I sleep. Also, when I'm awake, I randomly drool as I'm talking. I feel your pain!

I will be having both upper and lower jaw surgery next month and I'm really nervous about the cost. My insurance only pays a maximum of $5,000 and my total cost is almost 15K. I may have to refinance my home just to pay for this. I'm curious as to what insurance coverage or hospital financial assist...