My sister, years ago, worked in a hospital billing department. Back then, they had an unadvertised policy of reducing the bills and working with the patient if the patient came in and asked for financial relief. They never, ever advertised this, but it was there. It may be worth visiting the hospital billing department and asking for relief and see what can be worked out.
Hospitals do the adjustment. My 85% bill amount was revised, and the doctor’s reduced rates, end up paying 9% only.
Hospitals get help from state and also charitable donations.
Thanks