Originally Posted by
notsogoodfeline
they have to write off certain amount each year when using insurance companies. Chris did not have insurance. Most likely, as hospitals are businesses, they will try to collect and then attempt to collect from his next of kin or executors. I'm not sure if there is a way around it legally without some kind of negative impact.
I won't be at the funeral. I don't handle those things well. I think Jenn and I are getting together for lunch on Sat- I'll send some cash with her for his family.
I'm not positive how it works, but I know my girlfriend did not have insurance, wracked up a $800,000 bill (hospital only) and they wrote off every penny. Well, I say they wrote it off, not sure if it's the samething as the hospital eating the bill. Either way, I hope the financial part of the tragedy works itself out as painless as possible .