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

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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