Today, I was on a one day business trip to America, literally, one day, I didn’t even need a hotel, just straight back to the airport. I woke up in hospital, an AMERICAN hospital, because I got a blood clot from the flight and needed surgery. The bill is astronomical and I’m uninsured. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, after working two jobs and saving constantly this year all for a month-long solo vacation traveling to 7 countries, I arrived in first one. Within three hours I fell and broke my foot, forcing me to come home in fear of needing surgery. FML
Today, I flew to America for my dad's funeral. I broke my vials of insulin and went to a pharmacy for a refill. No one told me they charge for insulin in America. One vial cost 270 dollars, the funeral is three days away and after booking a hotel, I have 6 dollars to feed myself. FML
Today, my family and I were just about to leave the house for the vacation that I had been saving up for 3 years. I was coming down the stairs with a heavy suitcase and I tripped and fell breaking my leg, now my family's gone without me while I'm in hospital. I paid for the vacation. FML
Today, I'm in Mexico and am supposed to be skydiving for my Christmas gift. Instead, I'm coming out of the hospital with x-rays, an ankle splint, and a $800 bill because I fell on the bottom step of a flight of stairs. FML
Today, I woke up my friend and had him take me to the ER. I had trouble breathing and my chest hurt, so the doctor put me on an EKG and took X-rays. I had strained my chest lifting weights at the gym earlier that day and pulled a muscle, and now thanks to my massive anxiety I have a $700 hospital bill. FML
Today, it was supposed to be my last day of work before flying off on my first foreign holiday in 4 years. Some bastard on an electric scooter ran into me at the bus stop and broke my leg so badly the doctors say I need pins and a metal cage. Waiting for surgery now. So long holiday, maybe next year, eh? FML
Today, I’m finally on the very expensive dream trip I’ve been planning for months and… I have a debilitating migraine that’s making me bed-ridden. FML
Today, I had a seizure at work and had to go to the hospital. I'd saved up a bunch of money and was on the verge of moving out at the embarrassing age of 26, but thanks to lackluster health insurance, I lost all of my money and am now in debt. I also now can't drive for six months. FML
Today, I was supposed to be enjoying a long-anticipated, desperately needed, weekend away. Turns out those "little stomach twinges" were actually symptoms of appendicitis. I'm stuck in the hospital, alone, recovering from surgery, while my family is enjoying our non-refundable break. FML
Today, after coming back from a trip to Africa where I got malaria, I went to the hospital for some blood tests. The doctor said, "Good news! You never had malaria! But they put you through a lot of dangerous treatments and now your liver has an anomaly." FML
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Top comments
Georgina 3
oh yeah, it's expensive as **** to have your life saved here. Good luck!
Linda Graber 12
Sorry. We totally suck at healthcare. Good thoughts and warm hugs but it doesn’t pay the bill.
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Linda Graber 12
Sorry. We totally suck at healthcare. Good thoughts and warm hugs but it doesn’t pay the bill.
Georgina 3
oh yeah, it's expensive as **** to have your life saved here. Good luck!
TomeDr 25
When you get the bill, call the hospital and work out a payment plan. You’d be surprised how willing they are to work with you.
Wadlaen 24
I'd recommend you put your next business trip to Norway - we have free healthcare! And good luck in your current situation!
Brightside86 31
It might be worth checking if your home country's health insurance or travel insurance can help cover some of the costs. Additionally, some hospitals offer financial assistance or payment plans for those who are uninsured. Reaching out to a patient advocate at the hospital might also provide you with some options and guidance on how to manage the bill.
awrb 3
Are you self employed or an employee? if you’re an employee, and you were traveling for work, then you should be covered by your employer’s workers compensation insurance, no?
emmalou 19
Welcome to America! Make sure to ask for an itemized receipt and then question them line by line you will see your bill diminish