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Choosing, using, losing your health care: A policy first-aid kit

Part 2: Using

So you have health insurance, but do you know if that test your doctor ordered is covered? Or perhaps you received an unexpected bill following an unexpected surgery. If you think twice before visiting the doctor, you’re not alone. In a four-part weekly series, Globe Opinion offers a baseline assessment of health care as well as prescriptions for fixing the industry.

Now that you have insurance, how do you use it?

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Part 1: Choosing

Part 2: Using

Part 3: Coming Dec. 16 - Losing

Part 4: Coming Dec. 23 - Prognosis

Were you lost trying to choose a health plan? Have you received an unexpected bill? Do you hesitate to fill a pricey prescription? Have you lost your insurance altogether?

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