What happens if I refuse medial assistance?

[SparkleWater]

In the case my body is found before I can fully die and I am able to be revived what would happen if I refuse payment? I know various insurence agencies might not cover it and i really dont want to use the money my mother left me in her death to pay for more medical bills.
I have a rather fool proof plan but I'm not stupid enough to not think that SOMETHING might happen. So I wanna know what happens if the unexpected happens
I've also heard that technically if one is suicidal one cannot consent to a DNR.
Live in the US btw.

 

[Forveleth]

I know there is something about hospitals not being able to charge you if your income is below a certain threshold. You should also always get an itemized bill because half the time they will put random shit on there that you didn't take or use. Outside of that, if you refuse to pay, they will send the bill to collections and you will just get a bunch of 1-800 numbers calling you. One of the lovely things about getting involuntarily committed in America is you also earn yourself a very large bill that you have to pay. No one gives a shit that you didn't want to go.

 

[Douggy82]

I know there is something about hospitals not being able to charge you if your income is below a certain threshold.

That's not true. Hospitals don't care.

If you have a life-threatening condition, hospitals are required to treat you and you will get a bill. You can't refuse a life-saving procedure on the basis that you don't want the bill.

I'd find a way to protect the money your mother gave you. Medical bills can be dismissed in bankruptcy, but they'll take all the money in your accounts first. Depending on the amount, you could stick it under your matress, give it to a trusted friend, or put in some protected legal entity like a trust (talk to a lawyer).

 

[PeopleAreCruel]

If you have acute liver failure, you can refuse a liver transplant. Idk abut anything else turning down tho

 

[Pale_Rider]

As far as I know the medical profession is one of the few fields that believes it can get blood out of a rock. The criminal justice system is another. hope that answers your question .
I guess the way they look at it is they can always just annihilate your credit score. they strive to provide life. happiness is your problem.

 

[Forveleth]

That's not true. Hospitals don't care.

If the hospital is not for profit, they are required to give you assistance in paying your bill.

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[gomikasu]

I'm fairly sure you can preemptively refuse treatment if you have a living will specifing what you don't want.