A Massachusetts woman, Erica Kahn, is facing over $20,000 in medical bills after a run-in with a bat while on vacation in Arizona. Kahn, 33, told KFF Health News that a bat became trapped between her head and camera while she was taking photos, partially entering her mouth when she screamed. Kahn’s father, a doctor, encouraged her to undergo a series of rabies vaccinations, although she did not believe the bat had bitten her during the brief encounter. Kahn did seek treatment, but due to insurance issues her claims were rejected. While she has since negotiated down one bill and set up a payment plan for another, Kahn still has $20,749 in medical debt remaining. Despite the financial burden, Kahn tries to maintain a sense of humor about the experience, joking that she now knows what bats taste like. (People)
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