<prompt> Human: Long story short. My parents from New Zealand were visiting San Francisco. My Dad was taken to hospital in San Francisco and was kept in for 4-5 days.They had travel insurance from NZ, however theyve refused to cover them after he was discharged. Were appealing their decision, however they potentially have a bill for 80k from the hospital 2k from some medical organisation? They returned home to NZ shortly after my Dad was discharged.My parents are both retired and theyre worried about how theyre going to pay an 80k medical bill. Ive gone over the bill and its completely out of touch with reality - 20 for a multivitamin? I have no idea how the medical system works in the USA, but from what Ive read from previous threads here on Reddit they should be able to get this bill reduced somewhat if they end up losing the appeal with insurance. Is this correct for overseas visitors too?The 2k bill is from Pacific Inpatient Medical Group and turned up a month after the hospital visit. What would this be for? All it says on the invoice is hospital care and their Drs names. Is this not covered under the hospital bill?Any advice experience welcomed.Thanks!  <response>: Id talk to a Lawyer in NZ. First, find out what recourse you have to go after the travel insurance company. Second, what can a US-based healthcare group really do to NZ residents to claim money? 