i believe (at least in jersey) that even if you are obligated to pay you can set up a payment plan for as much as you can (be it as little as you can..iffen ya get my drift) & as long as you are good at paying that they can't really say much.

also there is indigent care offered too...they have to make provisions for people..such as the homeless etc who are hospitalized & can not afford it. if it is needed they can not turn you away..it may not be the ritz or the betty ford center but they will provide care.

also..you can not be hospitalized unless you are presenting as a danger to yourself or others...so unless that is the case..i doubt your t will scoop you up & run with you.