word of caution I got the bill from Life Flight, it is the cost of a house, Be extra careful out there, if yo get hurt and have to life flight to a hospital it will be expensive. 
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Check out AirMedCare Network. 1 year membership for air ambulance is $85, $65 for seniors. Doesn't cover you everywhere but does cover a lot. At least you've got a fair chance to avoid that kind of bill the OP talking about. www.airmedcarenetwork.com
I have a Garmin inreach mini, and I pay $25/year for the insurance just for this. Worth every penny. Only need one trip and it's paid off.
In this state it's a community property state, so any debt from a spouses medical bill is your responsibility.
DirtHunter
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any help or leads would be helpful, I am not thinking straight, distraught and now this.
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What medical insurance do you have? If you are on Medicare they do not cover life flights. If you have private insurance they may cover some of the cost but you’ll probably have to retain an attorney to them to do so. You can also try to negotiate a lower fee with them but generally you will still owe a lot of money. Finally depending on your finances you may be able to file a bankruptcy which would absolve you of any liability for this debt. Talk to a bankruptcy attorney. In any event don’t ignore it, they will come after you legally and possibly put a lien on your property and use other legal approaches.
How did it happen that the life flight was needed? If due to some kind of accident then there is a possibility that either your homeowners or auto insurance would pay. You may need a personal injury attorney to get them to pay.
I am truly sorry for your loss. And I’m sorry for what you are going through with this damn life flight bill. You are in my prayers.
How did it happen that the life flight was needed? If due to some kind of accident then there is a possibility that either your homeowners or auto insurance would pay. You may need a personal injury attorney to get them to pay.
I am truly sorry for your loss. And I’m sorry for what you are going through with this damn life flight bill. You are in my prayers.
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With a garmin inreach or inreach mini, you have to subscribe for the location/messaging service to work. I pay $15/month for it. For an additional $25/year, you get SOS/SAR insurance. This is copied from their website:
GEOS SAR
The GEOS Search & Rescue Benefit Program provides up to $100,000 USD in search and rescue resources. This special program can insulate you from significant financial impact by providing additional search and rescue (SAR) resources that may be necessary to aid in your rescue and may not be readily available to local responders (including specialized personnel, special vehicles and equipment, etc.). The benefit gives you access to up to USD$100,000 in any one year with a single incident limit of $50,000 USD. In some countries, there is either a charge for SAR, or there may be no official agency willing or able to respond, in which the GEOS SAR benefit can help.
I would assume once I arrive at a medical facility, my private health insurance or VA medical would kick in.
It's difficult for me to discus but what happened is we live 60 Miles east of San Diego, wife had cardiac arrest, that is why they used life flight. Instead of hour & half, 10 minutes on life flight
but I know there would be a bill, I have accepted it, but it is enormous, $50 K as noted above would not cover it. I now know first hand, I f my wife had made it, I would have accepted it gladly.
I plainly drop the ball, on Insurance, I didn't expect this, she only 61 years of age. but for the rest of you my pain can benefit others not to go through this.
I have never made such egregious mistake in my life, so now I pay the consequences. I will get through this. But I have had enough of this state, when, I was born I had nothing, I still have my Kid's and grandkids, nothing can replace that, and that is more important than money, or stuff. they are irreplaceable.
but I know there would be a bill, I have accepted it, but it is enormous, $50 K as noted above would not cover it. I now know first hand, I f my wife had made it, I would have accepted it gladly.
I plainly drop the ball, on Insurance, I didn't expect this, she only 61 years of age. but for the rest of you my pain can benefit others not to go through this.
I have never made such egregious mistake in my life, so now I pay the consequences. I will get through this. But I have had enough of this state, when, I was born I had nothing, I still have my Kid's and grandkids, nothing can replace that, and that is more important than money, or stuff. they are irreplaceable.
Man so sorry for the situation you are in. Losing a loved one especially your best friend for so many years is unimaginable. We lost my mom when she was 49 to a heart attack so I can relate some to losing a loved one way too early to that.
The fact that you had to even make that decision absolutely breaks my heart. To know it's the only option for possibly making a difference but it will most likely ruin your finances is just plain shitty.
This is the last thing you should have to worry about right now, our family will keep you and yours in our thoughts and prayers.
The fact that you had to even make that decision absolutely breaks my heart. To know it's the only option for possibly making a difference but it will most likely ruin your finances is just plain shitty.
This is the last thing you should have to worry about right now, our family will keep you and yours in our thoughts and prayers.
@longbowhunter2 Thank you for sharing, I can only imagine the pain you are going through. I am deeply sorry for your loss. I really enjoy this community on here and I believe that together we can all help out in some way. Have you thought about starting a GoFund me in your Wifes name?