“How Can Someone Afford To Die?”: People Are Sharing The Cost Of Dying In The US And It’s Heartbreaking

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1.This person’s mother’s health insurance refused to cover the care she received as she was dying, and so a dead woman was billed $275,000.

2. God forbid you end up in the hospital for weeks before you pass — that’ll cost over a million.

Twitter: @katmarieshines

3.Imagine losing a loved one to COVID and then receiving this bill.

Text in the image: "My mom died of Covid. We got the hospital bill today for almost one million dollars. $830,000 to die."

4.All this person received was CPR — which didn’t work, and he died anyway — and they got billed.

Summary of a Reddit post questioning the need for universal healthcare, highlighting a $1,225 bill for CPR received after a brother's death

5. The same thing happened to this person. The hospital charged for CPR and other measures even though he was DOA.

Twitter: @heatherbimages

6. This hospital billed a widow $25,000 despite her husband arriving in a body bag.

Twitter: @AlaneFarmer4

7. I guess death isn’t an emergency, but it still warrants a $800 private ambulance they’ll make you pay for.

Twitter: @danaolitaogden

8. In fact, it doesn’t seem like there’s any other option than to use an ambulance for transport, which costs hundreds at least.

Twitter: @berniehoe2

9.This person was charged $895 for an ambulance their deceased father *didn’t* take.

Summary: A person questions a $3000 ambulance bill for their late father. Despite not initially qualifying for hospice, they needed emergency care due to severe bleeding

10.This family was charged over $100k for ambulances and life support.

Reddit thread discussing responsibility for medical bills after a death in California, with focus on ambulance bills and legal obligations

11.This person literally got charged for the hospital to do nothing but tell them their son was dead.

A shocking hospital bill shows a $859.37 charge for a deceased arrival, sparking a call for universal healthcare with an upset emoji

12.This kind soul wanted to donate their child’s organs after they died, only to find it wasn’t covered and they would have to pay out of pocket.

Tweet expressing frustration over insurance requiring payment for keeping a deceased child's body alive for organ donation, shown with insurance claim details

13.This hospital charged a family $700,000 after their father died, then had the audacity to ask for donations.

A campaign donation form for UC San Diego with redacted address lines, offering a matching gift request option

14.This woman was charged $350,000 for the care that failed to save her husband’s life in an accident where another person was at fault. The hospital also was trying to get the widow’s settlement money.

Summary of Reddit post: A woman discusses her husband's recent car accident and the financial struggle with hospital bills. She seeks advice on legal settlement options

15.This person had to take their healthcare company to court to get rid of their bill.

Summary of text: A person shares that a company attempted to charge $30,000 after their dad's death despite poor service, leading to legal action due to stress

16.The costs don’t end with hospitals. I hope you’ve never had the misfortune of learning how much it costs to bury people.

A document showing a list of charges and a total amount of $7,279.31 received

17. Even without having a funeral, death is expensive.

Twitter: @AngelWalksCA

18. It’s just as expensive when you choose cremation.

Twitter: @73kiwiimport

19. Even the cheapest options are thousands of dollars.

Twitter: @girlziplocked

20.There are so many different costs involved: a casket, flying a body, a headstone, embalming, etc.

Summary of a personal story about the high costs of funerals, including transporting a body, embalming, caskets, funeral services, and a custom casket

21.Maybe this is controversial, but I feel like if a surgery kills you, it should be free.

A message expressing frustration over a $300,000 hospital bill received after a spouse's death during surgery due to perceived healthcare system abuse

22. No one should have to pay this.

Twitter: @Kay24Killa

23.Same goes for an ambulance that doesn’t get you to the hospital in time.

Letter from Jacksonville Fire & Rescue about a $780.80 unpaid balance, requesting payment or assistance contact. Payment instructions included

24.Or if your baby doesn’t survive pregnancy…

Hospital bill summary showing total charges of $14,189.07, with adjustments and payments, leaving $0 amount due

25.…Or their hospital stay.

A user shares their heartbreaking story of losing a newborn after 2 days in the hospital, facing a $208,000 bill, and asking for advice on finances

26.This grieving parent was charged $600 for their infant who died without medical care because he couldn’t yet be enrolled in his parent’s insurance.

Tweet from Jennifer Gunter: $600 bill for son who lived 3 minutes, received no care, and wasn't on insurance. Replies to Bernie Sanders' question about medical bills

27.This person dealt with a hospital straight-up trying to scam them after their mother’s death.

Comments about high medical bills, including a story of a $50k bill for a funeral home procedure paid before mother's death

28.And this person was charged almost $200k after having a stroke and dying in the ER, despite only receiving a few hours of care. If they’d lived to pay the bill, they’d have to file for bankruptcy.

A Facebook post from Bernie Sanders' page with comments about healthcare costs and personal stories of medical expenses and the need for healthcare reform

29.End-of-life care is appallingly expensive in our country.

A person is seeking advice on government assistance for their mother, who has terminal cancer, is losing insurance, and has limited funds

30.So is hospice and care for older adults who can no longer care for themselves.

Tweet discussing elder care costs: $450k/year for 24/7 care, $13k/month negotiated from $20k for a home. Financial strain and challenges highlighted
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31. This is straight-up unacceptable for a country as rich as ours.

Twitter: @paleonormie

In conclusion…

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