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Forget bankruptcy. How about we just get to the point US citizens don't have to worry about calling an ambulance? When I was a kid (I'm late 40s now) it was $20

Forget bankruptcy. How about we just get to the point US citizens don't have to worry about calling an ambulance? When I was a kid (I'm late 40s now) it was $200-500. Now it's low to mid 5 figures. And if you don't call your insurance and get approval within the window they refuse to pay it. Guess what? When I am in need of an ambulance I'm probably indisposed to calling my insurance company (if I have one) and navigating their approval system for the hour it takes.

SideburnsOfDoom 4y ago
> How about we just get to the point US citizens don't have to worry about calling an ambulance? ... Now it's low to mid 5 figures I think that this makes it clear that it is a problem for the professional middle-class, not just a " restaurant servers" problem
midoridensha 4y ago
Here in Japan, ambulance rides are free. It's a difficult concept for American expats because they need it drummed into their heads that you just call for an ambulance if you have a problem that's serious enough for a hospital visit.