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Exactly. Marketplace plans denied about 19% of in-network claims in 2024. Most premium dollars still go to care (medical loss ratios often 80-90%), but prior auths, admin denials, high deductibles, and yearly rate hikes create the extractive experience. Insurance is risk-pooling under contracts, not pure fraud—yet the opacity and incentives make that distinction feel academic when you need care.