> Could a US person explain who pays for the test/on going healthcare if an uninsured person rocks up to the ER with relevant history and flu like symptoms? >

> Could a US person explain who pays for the test/on going healthcare if an uninsured person rocks up to the ER with relevant history and flu like symptoms? > Does the government step in to fund care? or is it left to the hospital to foot the bill? AFAIK, currently it'd be just like if someone uninsured came in with any other illness: the hospital gives the care, the patient gets a bill they can't pay. The hospital essentially extends credit to the patient.