If an American becomes sick or injured in a country with generous healthcare, what do they do? Walk into a hospital and receive treatment?

Question

Does the American’s US health insurance play any role? Will the person receive an invoice from the country they’re visiting?

And what about a person from a country with generous healthcare visiting the US? What/who do they pay?

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Answer 1

I had an asthma attack in Munich after my sunscreen exploded in my bag and destroyed my nebulizer. Took a cab to the ER, got a breathing treatment and blood test, and visit from the doctor. Paid a whopping 147 euros. Almost had enough cash in my wallet but used my card instead. Didn’t bother trying to run it through insurance.

The US has a lot to learn.