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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ken Sweet

Medical credit cards may lead patients to overpay for their health care, Democrats warn

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A group of Democratic senators is asking the nation's consumer finance watchdog to take action against medical credit cards such as CareCredit, saying use of these cards can result in patients paying much more for their medical care than they should.

Medical credit cards have historically been used for elective procedures like cosmetic dentistry, dermatology, vision and in veterinary clinics. They come in handy for patients who can't pay a medical bill all up front

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