I spent half that time in Critical Care (much of that on a ventilator, a small amount sedated), and most of the rest in a specialist neuro-rehab unit. I would have died otherwise.
Fortunately it cost me nothing - Thank Bevan for the NHS - but if I were in the US I imagine I would be financially crippled!
You’d be fine, aside from the attorney’s fees for declaring bankruptcy.
…Oh, and probably losing your housing.
So basically, you declare bankruptcy and sell everything you own?
I mean, I guess I kind of knew that’d be how it would work, unless there’s some kind of protected assets, but it’s crazy people put up with that kind of life-ruining.
Bankruptcy doesn’t necessarily get you out of medical bills anymore.
So actual indentured servitude? Or is there some other kind of payment rules?
Depends on the state and other factors. Just a huge shitshow.
If anyone has a specific example, I am pretty curious now.
https://pcghealthpolicy.com/2025/05/29/state-of-the-states-medicaid-work-requirements/
I would argue that being required to work to get medical care is the moral equivalent of indentured servitude as it is generally forced on those who have to take jobs that pay less than a living wage.