In the latest jaw-dropping display of bureaucratic lunacy from California’s Democrat-dominated healthcare system, a viral video has exposed a shocking new reality: Californians are being financially punished for doing the responsible thing—having health insurance.
Robby Witt, a father and popular TikToker with over 500,000 followers, ignited a nationwide firestorm after revealing the outrageous outcome of his daughter’s emergency ambulance ride. The total bill? $2,342. But here’s the kicker: it was originally just $600—until he gave them his insurance information.
How “Progressive” Policy Became Punitive
Witt’s now-viral video lays bare the twisted inner workings of a new California law, AB 716, enacted in 2024, which grants discounts only to the uninsured—while insured citizens are forced to cover artificially inflated costs.
“This is not satire,” Witt says in the video, which has amassed nearly 33 million views. “This is the state of healthcare in America.”
Once Witt submitted his insurance, the price nearly quadrupled, and his out-of-pocket cost ballooned to $1,264, after insurance covered just $1,078.85. That’s over double what the entire ride would’ve cost if he were uninsured.
The Exchange That Sparked Outrage
In the video, Witt calmly speaks to a billing operator who confirms the devastating logic:
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Operator: “If you’re uninsured, you’re eligible for the discount. Correct.”
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Witt: “So, I’ll get cheaper healthcare if I’m uninsured?”
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Operator: “Yes.”
The absurdity doesn’t stop there. When Witt asks if he could retroactively cancel his insurance to receive the lower rate, he’s told he would’ve had to cancel before the incident occurred. The system, he’s told, is rigid, unbending, and rewards the irresponsible.
A System Rigged Against the Middle Class
This stunning revelation isn’t just an isolated quirk—it’s policy. California’s AB 716 mandates providers offer “uninsured discounts,” but refuses the same courtesy to insured patients who often already struggle with soaring premiums and hidden fees.
The bill, sold as a “compassionate” solution to help the uninsured, has effectively created a two-tier healthcare system—one that punishes working families while rewarding those without coverage. Witt’s experience has resonated deeply with Americans who are sick of paying more and getting less.
The Backlash Is Growing
Across social media and news outlets, Americans are demanding answers. Why are families who play by the rules—who invest in health insurance to protect their loved ones—being forced to pay more than those who don’t?
And what message does this send to millions of Americans?
Witt summed it up best:
“So if I want to pay less for life-saving care for my daughter… I should cancel my insurance?”
This isn’t just a glitch. This is the new normal in Democrat-run California—a state where common sense goes to die, and personal responsibility is penalized by law.
Final Verdict
If there were ever a moment that exposed the fatal flaw in California’s progressive agenda, this is it. A healthcare system where insurance makes you poorer is not just broken—it’s deliberately rigged. And families like Robby Witt’s are paying the price.
