I was sent to hospital with no insurance, and got a big bill from hospital. I don't have so much money and cannot pay the bill, what is the worst thing will happen on me? 1. Go to jail? 2. Lose Credit? 3.Cannot apply citizen?
2007-11-05 12:29:39 · 5 answers · asked by wang s 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
Bankruptcy LOL:)
2007-11-05 12:31:55 · answer #1 · answered by **Arlene13** 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't go to jail for owing money in the US. If the debt was incurred though fraud, you could go to jail for that. The case you describe is NOT fraud. I am not familiar with the rules to become a citizen, but I doubt medical debt would prevent naturalization. As for you credit rating, don't worry. Most hospitals will negotiate a payment plan.
2007-11-05 20:47:02 · answer #2 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having a large debt like this will prevent you from becoming naturalised in some states now because Americans are tired of footing the bill for ILLEGAL ALIENS who come here for hospitalisation and leave back to their own country to avoid paying the bill!
In Arizona, this will get you thrown in jail and denied bail! You will be fingerprinted and handed over to ICE for deportation when caught!
2007-11-05 21:12:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go into the hospital and tell them you need help to pay the bill they have funds and forms to help you get the bill paid plus some kind of insurance.
2007-11-05 20:34:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you an illegal immigrant?
2007-11-06 14:38:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋