Should you then be denied service if you can't afford it?
“Should you be denied service?”
I think that should be any caregiver’s right. However, if I were a caregiver, I’d have you (or your nearest relative if you were unconscious or whatever) charge it, or sign a billing contract, and treat it like any other contract. Enforceable in court. Why is health care such a sacred cow? I sign for other necessities: food. housing. clothing. Transportation. Heat/AC. I can sign for any other service I can think of.
First thing, I’d use my savings. Second thing, I’d use my credit cards. Third thing, I’d make a payment arrangement with the caregiver. Fourth thing, I’d liquidate assets. Fifth thing, I’d go to family. Sixth thing, I’d go to the church or charity.
In most circumstances, I don’t think I’d have to go beyond second thing.