2007-01-03 17:47:44 · 9 answers · asked by atowneddie 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Well, I suppose they would evaluate and treat you, if it were a life-threatening emergency. Some hospitals can turn people away, but most are willing to work with those without insurance.
But if it's an emergency, and you are "rushed" there, then it won't matter. You'll get treated.
2007-01-03 17:51:05 · answer #1 · answered by Morning Glory 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you are rushed to the ER, you will see a triage nurse first. They don't ask you about insurance. They are more concerned about your medical problem. If you are an emergent patient, you will be taken directly to an examining room. There is no way the doctor would know if you had insurance or not and it wouldn't matter to the doctor as most ER doctors are not paid by the hospital they work in, rather an ER Group Corporation. If you are admitted, then you would be asked about insurance, but you would be admitted regardless. At your discharge, then you can see the financial officer at the hospital and make payment arrangements.
2007-01-04 03:07:02 · answer #2 · answered by marsha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't be turned down for medical care in an emergency situation based on your health insurance status
2007-01-04 01:50:18 · answer #3 · answered by Phlebotomist 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have to work on you by law. 99.9% of the hospitals wont turn you away. they have people that will help you pay for the bill wether is getting on medacade or getting the bill written off. they will also help you settle the ambulance bill as well.
2007-01-04 01:57:18 · answer #4 · answered by coloradoraverthug 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends on the situation. if its a life or death situation then they have to service you. if its not then they can deny service, its up to the hospital, its also upto the hospital to decide what is considered life or death
2007-01-04 01:52:36 · answer #5 · answered by shortyb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing. They'd still treat you and then send you a bill, I would think.
2007-01-04 01:50:32 · answer #6 · answered by writer272002 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
By LAW they have to fix you. If they don't to the best of their abilities you should sue!
2007-01-04 01:50:16 · answer #7 · answered by Nicole K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the US, they are required, by law, to treat you.
2007-01-04 01:51:28 · answer #8 · answered by worm22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they cannot legally throw you out.
2007-01-04 09:13:47 · answer #9 · answered by karen t 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋