Hello,

I have a question about the healthcare insurance in US.

I have heard that it is tied to your employment and the company provides for it.

So here are a couple of questions:

  1. Is there no way for an individual to get their own personal insurance and not be dependent on the company?

  2. What about freelancers, business owners and retirees? Do they forfeit their insurances?

  • Koopa_Khan@lemmy.worldEnglish
    1·
    1 year ago

    To add to this, always contact the hospital and ask for an itemized bill. Getting that bill can be the difference between owing hundreds of dollars vs thousands.

    Some hospitals will also have different scales for how much you have to pay based on income. Make sure you find out.