On Feb 15, 2010, at 11:15 AM, John Kennison wrote:
I was thinking about what Eric said and realized that I don't know what happens if an uninsured person suddenly needs massive medical treatment to avoid death or crippling consequences. If he can't pay, do we just let him suffer the consequences? At this point, I just want to find out what the current practice is. The question of what we should do is another matter.
I believe all emergency rooms are required to provide care, whether the person is insured or not. I've been in the emergency room every year with family members needing care and they always are clear that payment and/or insurance is not mandatory.
Also, NM, and most states, provide insurance for those who cannot afford it. I forget the name it goes under, but my son Gil is insured with it.
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