[fma]

You can also get out on a payment plan that lasts for like 20 years. Then after a few years the hospital writes off the debt and says you don't have to pay - assuming you haven't declared bankruptcy yet.

[nojvek]

We had a baby. Bill is north of 25k. We paid about 3k out of pocket, rest was covered by insurance.

Even then it’s a pretty crazy amount for what is supposed to be a routine delivery. No epidural was administered.

I can see why young people aren’t having babies. You work like a dog to pay rent and barely make it. Having a kid puts those finances in jeopardy.