Man Reveals Shocking Chemo Pill Cost After Insurance
Imagine getting charged 40 grand for treatment in the country that made you need it
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Man reveals the monthly cost of his chemo pills after insurance and a discount card
Price: $39,886.00
Amount covered: $39,861.00
Amount due: $25.00
Overview
A screenshot from X.com (formerly Twitter) posted by user Hiroo (@Onlyhiro) under the original title 'This is sad.' The post includes an image of a receipt dated 1/14/2025 showing the cost of chemo pills: Price $39,886.00, Amount covered $39,861.00, Amount due $25.00. Below the receipt, the user comments: 'Imagine getting charged 40 grand for treatment in the country that made you need it,' highlighting the stark contrast between the listed price and the out-of-pocket cost, while critiquing the healthcare system.
Origin notes
The meme originates from X.com (formerly Twitter) posted by user Hiroo (@Onlyhiro). It consists of a photograph of a medical receipt showing chemotherapy pill costs combined with a caption and user commentary. The original title 'This is sad' reflects the tone, critiquing high medical list prices despite lower out-of-pocket costs.
