From ER to Empty Bank Account: How Even a Minor Injury Can Wreck a Family’s Finances

From ER to Empty Bank Account: How Even a Minor Injury Can Wreck a Family’s Finances

A single visit to the ER can easily result in thousands of dollars in medical bills. Add imaging tests like X-rays or CT scans, follow-up visits, prescription medications, and physical therapy, and what looked like a minor injury quickly turns into a major expense. Many insurance policies come with high deductibles or limited coverage, leaving families responsible for most of the cost. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service…