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Going to the E.R. without insurance

Charlie Berens | September 7, 2026



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  1. @trm4life

    September 7, 2026 at 3:48 pm

    I went to the ER for a pinched sciatica nerve. Couldn't walk worth a crap for like 2 weeks. They gave me a shot of liquid "super ibuprofen". I sat there, on a hospital bed in the hallway, for 1 hour. It didn't help.
    They sent me downstairs to get some pills which only cost me 25$

    The ER bill, $1,200.

    This is why Obama tried to improve Healthcare.

    The prices are hyper inflated and I honestly feel like it's just a scam.

  2. @edwardlinke4741

    September 7, 2026 at 3:48 pm

    I woke in er while they were finishing up the staples over the staples over the stitches after the nurse left so did I . Days later they called quoting a $12000 bill I laughed and said I dont know how I got there and can't confirm anything u may charge me for so no. Paid nothing

  3. @amyharding791

    September 7, 2026 at 3:48 pm

    Laughing all the way to the bank Hunny. I just spent 3 weeks in hospital , being waited on hand, foot and finger, in the UK and it didn't cost me a penny! Sorry to mock your misfortune and our A&E (AER in the US?) is not that great but YAY for taxes that don't cost life-changing amounts of money for an accident 🤷 xx

  4. @stumpy1495

    September 7, 2026 at 3:48 pm

    Would have been seen in a couple of hours in the uk, antibiotics and removal all paid for by your taxes.
    Average guy up to the age of 50 costs the UK healthcare system around $270 per year, you guys get royally fleeced by your insurance companies.

  5. @StacyDavis-w8v

    September 7, 2026 at 3:48 pm

    I had to have a hysterectomy and when the hospital bill came in I saw the itemized section. $11,000 for the morphine pump. The bottle was half the size of a 5 hour energy drink and I only used half!! What's worse, they dont have a to go box!!

  6. @murderXnumbers

    September 7, 2026 at 3:48 pm

    I've seen the special and I'll still watch the clips and shorts. It really is that good. Although, as a Minnesotan, it speaks to me and pisses me off at the same time. Damn cheese head…🤣

  7. @pjreynoldsrapify

    September 7, 2026 at 3:48 pm

    Per Google, the average monthly insurance premium is $625. Times 12 equals $7500.00. Add in a deductible of, at least, $5000.00 and coinsurance of 80 %. Why in the world would I carry insurance??? I would still owe all those expenses no matter how sick I get.

  8. @GreenGranny

    September 7, 2026 at 3:48 pm

    Went to ER. They said I needed a test. I requested a cheaper ultrasound option. The doctor said no, they needed a better view. $14,000 later 😱
    Fight for the cheaper option. Also, ask for debt forgiveness. I did, and got it. Some people don't even know this is an option. Don't worry about how much you earn, just ask.

  9. @NotSteveCook

    September 7, 2026 at 3:48 pm

    I had HPV warts removed from my hands last year with no insurance, expecting to pay about $1500. They quoted me at $6600 afterwards, but since I was paying in full, they cut me a discount: $838 (87.3% discount)! No guarantee that insurance would've covered any of it.

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