The Charity Care Program insures that all eligible individuals receive medically necessary care at participating UNC Health Care entities regardless of their ability to pay. The program is available for patients with a household income of at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Guideline for their family size. Who […]
Charity care is free or discounted medically necessary health care that many hospitals offer to people who cannot afford to pay for treatment otherwise. It includes both inpatient and emergency room services. How does Charity Care work in Florida? The State of Florida defines charity care as free care given […]
Dear Sir or Madam: I am writing to notify you of my inability to pay the above-referenced bill for (describe your condition and treatment). I have received the enclosed bill (enclose a copy of the documentation received from the billing company), but I am unable to pay the bill as […]
Non-profit hospitals are mostly funded by charity, religion or research/educational funds. Nonprofit hospitals do not pay federal income or state and local property taxes, and in return they benefit the community. What is the difference between for profit and not for profit hospitals? What’s the difference between nonprofit and for-profit […]
Nearly two-thirds of our nation’s 5,000 hospitals, or around 3,900, call themselves nonprofit, a designation that allows them to avoid paying taxes. How many nonprofit hospitals are in the US? Pro: Greater Number of Nonprofit Hospitals In the United States, there are about 5,200 non-federal hospitals, explains Non-Profit Quarterly. About […]
Timely Billing Texas has a law requiring that health care service providers bill a patient no later than the first day of the 11th month after services were provided. What happens if you don’t pay a medical bill in Texas? Your Medical Provider May Sue You In some states, creditors […]
A non-profit hospital, or not-for-profit hospital, is a hospital which is organized as a non-profit corporation. Based on their charitable purpose and most often affiliated with a religious denomination they are a traditional means of delivering medical care in the United States. What is the difference between for profit and […]
Galveston Island (/ˈɡælvɪstən/ GAL-vis-tən) is a barrier island on the Texas Gulf Coast in the United States, about 50 miles (80.5 km) southeast of Houston. The entire island, with the exception of Jamaica Beach, is within the city limits of the City of Galveston in Galveston County. When did Galveston […]
The 31 Deadliest Atlantic Hurricanes Rank Name/Areas of Largest Loss Deaths 1. Great Hurricane (Martinique, Barbados, St. Eustatius) 22,000 2. Great Galveston Hurricane 8,000-12,000 3. Mitch (Honduras, Nicaragua) 9,086 4. Fifi (Honduras) 8,000-10,000 What is the number 1 worst hurricane? GalvestonUnited States Rank Hurricane Season 1 “Galveston” 1900 2 “San […]
Florida. It probably comes as no surprise that Florida has been hit by more hurricanes than any other state since the inception of the Saffir/Simpson scale in 1851. Its location directly between the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico makes it susceptible to hurricanes that come from either side. What […]
the Central China floods of 1931. Excessive rainfall over central China in July and August of 1931 triggered the most deadly natural disaster in world history — the Central China floods of 1931. What was the worst disaster in history? Let’s take a look at the top 12 worst disasters […]
Central Texas The central region of Texas lies in between the state’s three largest metropolitan areas – Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio – and along its three largest interior rivers: the Trinity, the Brazos, and the Colorado. What is considered central Texas? Central Texas includes the Austin–Round Rock, Killeen-Temple-Fort […]
Great storm of 1987 Formed 15 October 1987 Dissipated 16 October 1987 Highest winds 86 mph (139 km/h) Highest gust 134 mph (216 km/h) Lowest pressure 953 mb (28.14 inHg) What was the worst storm in the UK? The 1703 Storm Arguably the worst storm or natural disaster to ever […]
The Great Galveston Storm of 1900 Remains Most Deadly Natural Disaster In U.S. The Great Galveston Storm of 1900 destroyed two-thirds of the Texas city and heavily damaged surviving structures. It remains the most deadly natural disaster and worst hurricane in U.S. history. What impact did the Galveston hurricane have? […]
Hurricane Carla, the largest hurricane of record in Texas, occurred on September 8–14, 1961. During the storm, a tornado ravaged Galveston Island; at Port Lavaca, Carla’s wind gusts were estimated at 175 miles per hour. What were the worst hurricanes to hit Texas? While the most intense storm in terms […]