But I would love tell that indigent person I don't want to fit their bill. Everyone has choices in life. If you don't want to be poor do something about it besides holding your hand out.
Eh, I kinda agree and it doesn't sit well with me since I always try to ensure I can afford and pay everything I incur, but there are times where say your car suddenly breaks down or you get a drastic cut in work hours you never expected and as a result you can't pay the medical bill in full.
I do know however that even if you can't pay in full the ER will still help you and even attempt to work out a payment plan. There's just too many people out there, and I know a few, that will do everything they can not to pay a bill from an ER. It does suck to pay these bills, but really if you make an effort most medical institutions will work with you. I just can't fathom taking free medical care without at least attempting to pay it back. It's a service, even if I collapse in the street tomorrow I'd like to pay something towards the people who potentially saved my life. If I can't afford it I'd look into doing something like volunteering to help cover things.
