<prompt> Human: Hello everyone, I hope this is an appropriate place to pose this question, and I apologize in advance if it is not. About 3 weeks ago I got food poisoning from the restaurant I work at, which 2 managers confirmed was due to the kitchen not following proper procedures, I vomited over 100 times and was unconscious basically for around 10 hours. The ER ran a bunch of tests, gave me a ton of medicine and fluids. I get a bill today saying I owe 1700 after my insurance covered the rest. And the radiologists and what not will have separate bills coming as well. I cant afford this as Im about to start college in the fall and Im 100 on my own with rent, car note etc each month. So my questions are1. Will I have to pay for all of this or will they discount it gradually over time?2. Is there any real chance I could get my employer to pay for it or at least assist?3. What are the consequences of not paying the bill in a timely manner? 4. I guess just anything anyone wants to add because Im not sure how to go about this and I feel like 2000 is quite a bit for an ER visit when I have good insurance.  <response>: 1. Only the hospital can answer that question.2. Only your employer can answer that question.3. Collections. 