For a while, I didn't have insurance. I don't have any credit cards. I *did* have a well-endowed savings fund to pay for any medical problems. I even had a debit card (with the Visa logo) that tied into that account. HOWEVER, I also had a $500 limit on said card.
I bash in my head. Attempts to authorize my card for health care costs (which would certainly exceed $500) fail. Would you leave me "by the dumpster"?
Better hope he is not driving the ambulance.
You are a grownup. You could certainly have aranged things better if we had a "Pay or Die" policy.
If you wouldn't make better arangements, then yes, I would leave you by the dumpster.
Your Choice.
So9
I had a mild heart attack is Scottsdale AZ. I went to Emergency at Scottsdale Memorial and advised them I was Canadian and I did not know if my health care was adequate. They told me to lie down so they could fix me and to worry about the costs later. The care was incredible and my coverage was adequate and I am forever greatfull.