Contact your hospital and tell them your real situations.Some hospitals may have waiver policy and somediscount or installment policy.You don't need to pay more than $10-25depending amount and agreement. Hospital bill can be stopped to be reported to credit company if you give reasonable reason for being late to pay.

chanty399 · Apr 27, 2010 10:38 AM

Most of the cases if you prove you are below the average income level and obviously no insurance may be able to get some financial assistance or put you on sliding scale. Advised to be proactive. 

बैरागिकाइलो · Apr 27, 2010 10:41 AM

Yes, off-course it effects on credit history for 5 years.

gorkhethito08 · Apr 27, 2010 3:34 PM