Medical costs in the USA are famously expensive. Most hospitals are large and privately run. If your medical emergency isn’t serious enough to warrant a visit to the hospital, you may be able to contact the hospital and ask for a local physician, which may offer cheaper treatment.
If a hospital discovers you have no insurance, they may transfer you to a welfare hospital if one is nearby – there aren’t many available, however, especially in more rural areas, and may have very long waiting times. For more information on medical travel insurance visit our page, or contact us online.