2007-02-20 22:53:05 · 14 answers · asked by David F 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
iT DEPENDS, AS ANOTHER PERSON ANSWERED. iF YOU FALL JUST WALKING down the street you may end up paying the whole bill. But you should ask the hospital admitting office if they are a not-for-profit-hospital as many hospitals can turn you away if you can't pay or have no insurance, as they are private hospitals. iF YOU FALL IN A STORE OR PRIVATE HOME OR ON SOMEONE'S PROPERTY THEIR INSURANCE WILL PAY, IF YOU ARE IN A CAR WRECK EITHER YOUR INS. OR THEIR INS. WILL PAY.
At NFPHs you will be treated and then you will have to submit proof of income or show no income and they will either waive your fees or have you pay the bill on a sliding scale according to your income. Hope that answers your Q.
2007-02-20 23:52:48 · answer #1 · answered by BARBIE 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually I think they can be turned away from the hospital. If I recall properly the hospital is only required by law to treat life threatening injuries.
The person with the broken leg will have to bear all of the cost and it is usually 5 to 10 times more than what an insurance company would pay.
2007-02-21 07:08:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is illegal for hospitals to turn away individuals without insurance for care. The hospital has a systyem set up called care assurance. This means if you are unable to pay do to lack of insurance or financial means the hospital will pick up the tab. You have to go through the billing office and they will evaluate your income. The hospital will also refer you to a physician if you do not have any. There is usually a free clinic set up in most counties that will take individuals without insurance. The fee is either free or on a sliding scale depending on your household income.
2007-02-21 07:39:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends where (as in place ie, neighbors yard, business, car accident, skiing) you break your leg. Most have insurance thru their homeowners insurance as does companies and vehicles. You just file a claim. You can do this with your own homeowners insurance too. hope this helps. If none applies sometimes charities or churches will help if it's a financial burden.
2007-02-21 07:07:21 · answer #4 · answered by Me 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I broke my leg and had no insurance , the hospital helped me get a hold of the welfare office they approved me for welfare , so they covered my medical bills and then I had to make payments to the welfare office untill it was paid off , I ended up getting money in a lawsuit from my acident so I paid it off all at one time
2007-02-21 07:07:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most hospitals will take care of the leg,and if you don't have money and no job you will be referred to a welfare worker who will assist you in applying for welfare.It is against the law to turn away a person in need.
2007-02-21 06:58:33 · answer #6 · answered by Student 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They should Hop on a plane to the UK ..and ..turn up at any NHS hospital and say they fell coming out of the Airport.. you will be patched up for free in no time... The trip would be cheaper than the cost of treatment in the US...
2007-02-21 06:59:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
learn to live with 1 leg
2007-02-21 07:00:47 · answer #8 · answered by AM 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First it will hurt, a lot, then they will have to go to hospital to have it fixed, then it will hurt some more because they will have to pay for everything. Ouch.
2007-02-21 06:58:43 · answer #9 · answered by mitch_depp 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let the doctors fix your leg, after it's fixed, use your legs and run outta there ;] ahah
2007-02-21 06:57:43 · answer #10 · answered by Chris 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋