Normally the next-of-kin (relative or friend) if any. If not the patient himself will have to pay when awakes. If it is longer than this time, then the provider can obtain a court order to be authorized to withdraw the money from his account.
There is a particular type of insurance which pays for your hospital bill and hospitalization expenses. It is called mediclaim.
No. Somebody pays for the surgery. If the patient doesn't, and doesn't have insurance, then the taxpayer pays the bill. Be assured, nothing is free, somebody always pays the bill.
No, they shouldn't be billing you for the provider discount if the hospital is contracted with the health insurance plan.
AnswerSimple math. If the hospital bill is $10k and each policy pays $8k then the hospital owes somebody $6k.
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Did you receive an email from her saying that see needs help to pay the hospital bill? Also did she say they are holding her passport until she pays or have you pay on her behalf? If so I have received the same email, but different name "Jane Nora". Sounds like a scam, I'd walk away from it.
Except for co-pays, Medicaid payment is generally considered payment in full.
If your dad takes you to the hospital and pays with his card, then the monthly statement will show on his credit card.
Only if the physician is a non-participating provider who does not accept assignment. The physician can bill the patient the difference between the actual charge and the allowable charge. This is called "balance billing".
If a person dies before reaching the hospital, their ambulance bill and any expenses incurred at the hospital would typically be handled through their estate or by the government if the person was unable to pay. In some cases, the costs may be written off by the hospital as charity care.
In America, it is expressed " Patience is a Virtue " or " It pays to be patient. " .
co-pay. unless you're talking about the paying the entire bill. Then its just called "not having health insurance."