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That's not my experience. I was out of state and needed medical attention. I was on Medicaid. Urgent Care straight up wouldn't accept my out-of-state Medicaid plan and suggested I go to ER. They too didn't accept out-of-state Medicaid, listed me as having no insurance, and billed me full-price for the some of the services. There was no discount for paying on the spot. I paid for those initial services and got more bills from the doctor and other departments. They never accepted my out-of-state Medicaid but eventually "gave me a discount." I paid some of it myself but told them if they wanted the rest to bill Medicaid.s