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He and his wife both got cataract surgery. His bill was 20 times higher than hers

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Danilo Manimtim and his wife, Marilou, had identical cataract surgeries, but the charges were drastically different — even though the Fresno, California, couple were covered by the same health plan. (Heidi de Marco/KHN)
Danilo Manimtim and his wife, Marilou, had identical cataract surgeries, but the charges were drastically different — even though the Fresno, California, couple were covered by the same health plan. (Heidi de Marco/KHN)

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