I called 911 November 6th because I had a cold of some sort, and it was hurting to breathe and when I coughed. They sent an ambulance to take me to the ER. Yesterday I got a bill and demand for payment for $1,000, and they want there money in 15 days.
I signed an authorization to assign my Medicare benefits to them and mailed the bill back to them. Damn, I can’t believe there coming after me this quick. I guess I’ll be on the hook for $200 max, the 20% Medicare Copay.
That’s really expensive!
In Belgium there’s a fixed fee of 61€ no matter what the distance.
Thanks Jonathan2. I agree. It’s ridiculous.
BTW, one Euro = $1.04 (US Dollar)
One CAN $ = $0.75 (US Dollar)
Before I got Sz I used to work at a bank. Part of the job Exchange Rates.
Here in my part of Canada, I pay 45 dollars for an ambulance bill.
if ur on disability they cant make u pay it
Thanks jukebox. Yes, I’m on disability.
They used to send an ambulance for suicidal people here now they take you to the hospital handcuffed in a police car. I always opt for a cab. But the hospital nearby is very rough and there is another not too far away which is supposed to be the best. I have never been so they would take me having not burnt any bridges there by having outbursts. Luckily I’ve never hurt anyone.
Yeah, I have Medicare too and try to never go by ambulance for that reason.
On July 30th. I had to go to St. Louis by medevac helicopter. The bill was over 67,000 dollars. I’m glad I didn’t have to paid for it. But I’m still alive because of the ride.
In Trinidad the public health system ambulances are free (rather paid through taxes, nothing is really free)
I just about broke my ankle around 6 years ago and they charged me $500 for crutches on the bill.
Aaaand they also tried to give me Percocet for the pain.
I woulda left the ER $500 in the hole with a fledgling substance abuse issue in an opioid-ridden part of the country.
…Never did take them up on the Percs, and never did pay that bill. Whoops.
@anon54988740 can you get on Medicaid? Then maybe they would cover the $200.
I have tried leaf, but my income is too high.
well, do you at least have them paying for your medicare premium?
That’s insane! What did you need care for? What was wrong?
I had a bleeding ulcer in my esophagus. Cause by my arthritis medicine. I lost a lot of blood. I almost die.
At the time I did not know if I would ever see my home again. Thinking about it still bring up strong emotions.
Lol. Whoooppsss
Wow glad you pulled through @Ridgerunner
Holy cow!
What a country… Ridiculous.