Posted by
Owen Densmore on
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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.
-- Owen
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