<prompt> Human: So my German cousin just got a huge hospital bill as per the title and it doesnt sound like he can afford it. He hasnt told me what happened yet, but he needed anesthesia. He is freaking out right now and Im not sure what advice to give him.I know that he had to pay a 5k deposit, so I was thinking of having that go through, then cutting off charges from that place in the future or just outright canceling his card. Then he can notify the hospital of his new address for billing.Then maybe call the hospital and negotiate something with the billing department? Are there any programs for Germans traveling abroad or anything like that?  <response>: Are there any programs for Germans traveling abroad or anything like that?Manymost take out travel medical insurance for just this reason. 