OT: father is visiting and hospitalized by stroke

[bubble_contagion]

My in-laws always buy insurance before visiting from abroad. My wife demands this from them to avoid the situation you just described. Travel insurance is very common in Europe. I guess they are aware that medical costs in the USA are very high and not covered by the goverment. My advise would be he pretends to be an illegal alien.

[SD Transplant]

another addition: my in laws travel here every year, and even if they are under an affidavit of support tourist visa…they purchased extra “international health insurance” to cover them for the period of the visit.

The real question if in the fine print there is a cap (which US health will most likely top within days)

[SD Transplant]

another addition: my in laws travel here every year, and even if they are under an affidavit of support tourist visa…they purchased extra “international health insurance” to cover them for the period of the visit.

The real question if in the fine print there is a cap (which US health will most likely top within days)

[SD Transplant]

another addition: my in laws travel here every year, and even if they are under an affidavit of support tourist visa…they purchased extra “international health insurance” to cover them for the period of the visit.

The real question if in the fine print there is a cap (which US health will most likely top within days)

[SD Transplant]

another addition: my in laws travel here every year, and even if they are under an affidavit of support tourist visa…they purchased extra “international health insurance” to cover them for the period of the visit.

The real question if in the fine print there is a cap (which US health will most likely top within days)

[SD Transplant]

another addition: my in laws travel here every year, and even if they are under an affidavit of support tourist visa…they purchased extra “international health insurance” to cover them for the period of the visit.

The real question if in the fine print there is a cap (which US health will most likely top within days)

[XBoxBoy]

Sorry to hear you’re going through this. A parent in the hospital is always a bad time.

[quote=NicMM]What papers that I should not sign? In ER room, I signed most of the paper for my father with his name. But there was one paper for transferring to hospital, I was asked to sign my name and put relationship to him. I did it.
NicMM[/quote]

I think this drives home the importance of reading what you are signing before you sign. I realize that while your dad is in the ER, you probably feel pretty helpless, and of course concerned for your dad. Rightly so, but still it is important to read the papers. I wouldn’t be surprised if one of those papers stated that by signing you agree to be libel for all costs. The fact that you didn’t sign your name but your dad’s may make a difference, but sorry, I’m not a lawyer and don’t know if that will matter.

[XBoxBoy]

Sorry to hear you’re going through this. A parent in the hospital is always a bad time.

[quote=NicMM]What papers that I should not sign? In ER room, I signed most of the paper for my father with his name. But there was one paper for transferring to hospital, I was asked to sign my name and put relationship to him. I did it.
NicMM[/quote]

I think this drives home the importance of reading what you are signing before you sign. I realize that while your dad is in the ER, you probably feel pretty helpless, and of course concerned for your dad. Rightly so, but still it is important to read the papers. I wouldn’t be surprised if one of those papers stated that by signing you agree to be libel for all costs. The fact that you didn’t sign your name but your dad’s may make a difference, but sorry, I’m not a lawyer and don’t know if that will matter.

[XBoxBoy]

Sorry to hear you’re going through this. A parent in the hospital is always a bad time.

[quote=NicMM]What papers that I should not sign? In ER room, I signed most of the paper for my father with his name. But there was one paper for transferring to hospital, I was asked to sign my name and put relationship to him. I did it.
NicMM[/quote]

I think this drives home the importance of reading what you are signing before you sign. I realize that while your dad is in the ER, you probably feel pretty helpless, and of course concerned for your dad. Rightly so, but still it is important to read the papers. I wouldn’t be surprised if one of those papers stated that by signing you agree to be libel for all costs. The fact that you didn’t sign your name but your dad’s may make a difference, but sorry, I’m not a lawyer and don’t know if that will matter.

[XBoxBoy]

Sorry to hear you’re going through this. A parent in the hospital is always a bad time.

[quote=NicMM]What papers that I should not sign? In ER room, I signed most of the paper for my father with his name. But there was one paper for transferring to hospital, I was asked to sign my name and put relationship to him. I did it.
NicMM[/quote]

I think this drives home the importance of reading what you are signing before you sign. I realize that while your dad is in the ER, you probably feel pretty helpless, and of course concerned for your dad. Rightly so, but still it is important to read the papers. I wouldn’t be surprised if one of those papers stated that by signing you agree to be libel for all costs. The fact that you didn’t sign your name but your dad’s may make a difference, but sorry, I’m not a lawyer and don’t know if that will matter.

[XBoxBoy]

Sorry to hear you’re going through this. A parent in the hospital is always a bad time.

[quote=NicMM]What papers that I should not sign? In ER room, I signed most of the paper for my father with his name. But there was one paper for transferring to hospital, I was asked to sign my name and put relationship to him. I did it.
NicMM[/quote]

I think this drives home the importance of reading what you are signing before you sign. I realize that while your dad is in the ER, you probably feel pretty helpless, and of course concerned for your dad. Rightly so, but still it is important to read the papers. I wouldn’t be surprised if one of those papers stated that by signing you agree to be libel for all costs. The fact that you didn’t sign your name but your dad’s may make a difference, but sorry, I’m not a lawyer and don’t know if that will matter.

[Eugene]

I don’t think that the affidavit of support (I-134) gives any rights to debt collectors. It is a document in which the sponsor promises to ensure that the visitor does not become a “public charge”. It is not a broad agreement to pay all their bills.

The real danger is that, when you told the hospital that your father had no insurance, they may have asked you to sign a paper that you’re financially responsible for him. If you did that, you’re screwed.

I am not a lawyer and this looks like a situation where you might want to consult one.

[Eugene]

I don’t think that the affidavit of support (I-134) gives any rights to debt collectors. It is a document in which the sponsor promises to ensure that the visitor does not become a “public charge”. It is not a broad agreement to pay all their bills.

The real danger is that, when you told the hospital that your father had no insurance, they may have asked you to sign a paper that you’re financially responsible for him. If you did that, you’re screwed.

I am not a lawyer and this looks like a situation where you might want to consult one.

[Eugene]

I don’t think that the affidavit of support (I-134) gives any rights to debt collectors. It is a document in which the sponsor promises to ensure that the visitor does not become a “public charge”. It is not a broad agreement to pay all their bills.

The real danger is that, when you told the hospital that your father had no insurance, they may have asked you to sign a paper that you’re financially responsible for him. If you did that, you’re screwed.

I am not a lawyer and this looks like a situation where you might want to consult one.

[Eugene]

I don’t think that the affidavit of support (I-134) gives any rights to debt collectors. It is a document in which the sponsor promises to ensure that the visitor does not become a “public charge”. It is not a broad agreement to pay all their bills.

The real danger is that, when you told the hospital that your father had no insurance, they may have asked you to sign a paper that you’re financially responsible for him. If you did that, you’re screwed.

I am not a lawyer and this looks like a situation where you might want to consult one.

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