<p>I agree with the above posters that it is important that the hospital be contacted directly to see what the correct amount (if any) to be paid is, whether the bill collector is legit, whether anything can be worked out to reduce the amount owing due to no insurance available for the treatment.</p>
<p>I’d still see an attorney–initial visits are generally at no charge to help evaluate the case properly as it currently stands, to see what can be done with insurer. Really poor that insurer is totally shirking its responsibility to at least pay SOMETHING.</p>
<p>Idea of contacting your local Congressman is a great one and has been very successful for many, many folks. If the 1st one you contact isn’t successful, there are at least two senators and one representative who represent each of us. Good luck!</p>