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My Mum was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer - had 2.5 years of radiation, chemo and monthly doctor visits. Saw many specialists, etc. etc.

Never saw a single bill, and in fact was paid actual money for the inconvenience of having to drive 3.5 hours to a bigger facility that had equipment the local small-town hospital did not. Also got a free apartment to stay in for those out of town appointments, meal allowance, etc.

Mum had never paid a cent in insurance premiums in her life, etc.




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