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Job Loss Leads to $20K Bat Bite Bill

8/1/2025

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After losing her job in Massachusetts, Erica Kahn opted out of health insurance and faced a terrifying encounter with a bat during her Arizona vacation. Seeking rabies treatment, she was hit with a staggering $20,749 bill due to her new policy's waiting period. Kahn urges everyone to prioritize insurance and understand their coverage options, like COBRA, to avoid such financial nightmares.

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After losing her job in Massachusetts, Erica Kahn opted out of health insurance and faced a terrifying encounter with a bat during her Arizona vacation. Seeking rabies treatment, she was hit with a staggering $20,749 bill due to her new policy's waiting period. Kahn urges everyone to prioritize insurance and understand their coverage options, like COBRA, to avoid such financial nightmares.