After a car accident I was in, I got taken to the hospital in an ambulance. I don't remember how much the ER charged for the visit and x-rays, but I do remember being shocked at the cost. The ambulance alone was $850! And it's not like they had to treat me for anything...that was just for the ride to the hospital and some air blown up my nose. Hubby came and picked me up and took me home....and after all that "expensive treatment" I still had glass embedded in my shoulder.


But if I or my kids need a trip to the ER....money is not something that even enters my mind. I'd much rather make sure everyone is going to be OK than worry about a few bucks.