2006-10-02 06:36:30 · 15 answers · asked by pntnmrmansmom 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Yes, they can not turn you down because of no insurance.
2006-10-02 06:40:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can still be seen with no insurance but you will be billed. Hospitals will offer you assistance if you qualify and some hospitals offer a discount for their services to those without insurance. Most hospitals do not hire then own ER physicians though and you will be billed separately from them. As an afterthought here to the legal aspect you might note that a private, for profit hospital and private for profit ambulance companies have the right to reject a patient that has no insurance and they do indeed do this although ambulance companies more often do this for nonemergency transports but will transport an emergency regardless.
2006-10-02 06:47:37 · answer #2 · answered by Tulip 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most cases yes. But you'll be getting a bill, so bring some cash.
Some hospitals in the U.S. have a policy of treating low income ER patients who do not have insurance or money, although some are not so benevalent.
2006-10-02 06:42:03 · answer #3 · answered by psioni 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. ERs can not turn you away for no insurance. However, I'd advise making a payment arrangement with them upon your discharge - if you don't pay, after they ruin your credit rating by sending you to collection, they can sue you.
If you can pay most of the bill up front in cash, see if they'll give you a discount. Most will.
2006-10-02 08:01:15 · answer #4 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! It is against the law to turn ANYONE away due to lack of money or insurance. Almost every hospital has a financial hardship program so that after you leave the hospital, you can apply to get some or all of your bill waived. NEVER hesitate to seek medical help due to lack of insurance.
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2006-10-02 06:41:18 · answer #5 · answered by MarshallGrl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes but get ready to pay - depending on the hospital just showing up at an ER is anywhere from $500-$1500.
2006-10-02 06:39:25 · answer #6 · answered by misskate12001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! However, if you don't have funds to pay for the visit, I'd suggest going to a nonprofit hospital, where you are more likely to receive help in paying your bills or receiving charity care. Many national systems are nonprofit, so do a little homework for your area and you'll be more likely to get financial help.
2006-10-02 08:02:20 · answer #7 · answered by Jodi B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they will have you fill out financial paperwork and you would be responsible for the bill. Sometimes, depending on the hospital, they will assign you a social caseworker and the outstanding bill might be waived. Check with the hospital billing office for more information.
2006-10-02 06:41:12 · answer #8 · answered by deszel1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they have to treat you regardless of your ability to pay especially if it is a county facility. Most have payment plans if you contact their billing department. Even if you can only pay $5 a month they can not send you to collections.
2006-10-02 06:43:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes its a law that they must see and treat you even if you don't have insurance
2006-10-02 06:38:59 · answer #10 · answered by foxxylesley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋