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Zach, 45 · Medical
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Medical · Member story · September 4, 2025

Gallbladder Issues and Specialist Visits for Ongoing Health Monitoring

The costs

  • Gallbladder Surgery Average Cost: $3,044 to $6,321**
  • Cost for Gallbladder Surgery with Curaechoice: $0 Out-of-Pocket

Zach's medical journey

Zach, discovered Curaechoice through his company’s health benefits program. He immediately informed his wife about it, and they signed up after discovering the benefits. His primary health concern was visiting a specialist twice a year, which typically involved a higher copay.

“When we saw that the specialist I was seeing was accepting Curaechoice, we were curious so we signed up,” Zach explained. The ability to have those visits covered at no additional cost was a major relief. Zach’s wife handled most of the communication with Curaechoice, and she was pleased with the service when it came to ironing out early issues that arose with billing. “My wife was pleasantly surprised with how easy it was to talk with someone. If she had an issue, all she had to do was call or email customer service, and they would take care of everything,” Zach said. This ease of interaction significantly reduced their stress. The direct line to customer service and the reassurance she received made the process smooth, allowing the family to focus entirely on Zach’s health.
Having Curaechoice allowed me to not worry about the financial side of things and concentrate solely on getting better.
Zach

Coverage and satisfaction

Earlier this year, Zach experienced severe abdominal pain, which led to two trips to the ER. Curaechoice covered both ER visits and the subsequent specialist consultations. Eventually, Zach was diagnosed with a hiatal hernia and a non-functioning gallbladder. Curaechoice also covered his hernia repair surgery and gallbladder removal. “I did not have to pay a single cent for anything!” Zach emphasized, sharing how grateful he was for the financial relief provided by Curaechoice.

Initially, Zach had some skepticism. “There were a few times that the specialist I was going to would continue to bill insurance instead of Curaechoice,” he said. But each time, Curaechoice stepped in and resolved the issue. “Those times gave me the confidence to continue to use them,” Zach added.

This experience also made Zach a vocal supporter of Curaechoice, encouraging his team members to sign up. Today, he remains extremely satisfied with Curaechoice. The program has transformed his view of healthcare, offering him peace of mind and total confidence in managing his health without financial worry.


**See Data Source

I did not have to pay a single cent for anything!
Zach

Zach's benefits with Curaechoice

  • Zero out-of-pocket costs for specialist visits and multiple surgeries.
  • Excellent customer service, with timely assistance from the Curaechoice team.
  • Peace of mind knowing all his medical bills were handled without any stress.
  • Confidence in recommending Curaechoice to team members due to his positive experience.

*Actual member testimonial; member’s name has been changed to protect their confidentiality.

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