Why YSK: Most hospitals send a summary bill (for example pharmacy: $5,000) hoping you’ll panic and just pay it. These are usually full of errors or huge markups. Before you pay anything, call the billing department and ask for an itemized bill with CPT codes. This will not only force a human to review it, but it also gives you the ability to spot BS. I tried this last year and the bill dropped by about 30% literally just because I asked, so don’t let them rip you off.
YSK posting something USA specific on lemmy brings all the euro tra$h to the yard.
I really helps to specify which country you are from in the international community. Although scammy medical bills are obvious US context.
For now… With the rise of right winged parties in Europe it would not surprise me if they start chipping away at universal care.
You prefer an “American problems, dont wanna know” meme? No, its so you understand how normal healthcare works in other countries and hopefully want to change something in your dysfunctional society.
I know right! Also, get this… I don’t get SHOT AT in my trashy yard. Win win.
At least euro trash dont need a mortgage to cover some basic medical treatment and shit lol xD