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Originally Posted by rahl
Fine I'll use an example on par with yours. You will be required to carry health insurance if you wish to obtain any medical advice or treatment, but your not required to have any medical treatment by law.
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Wait, isn't this how it already is?
Well, not quite. When I was younger and uninsured, I did something stupid and broke my hand. The debt from x-rays and cast and visits and all was a decent amount. So I went to the medical office, set up an affordable payment plan, and eventually paid it off.
Laws that require hospitals to provide care in an emergency regardless of ability to pay are a good thing. So are the laws that require you to pay your debt for their services.