<prompt> Human: Hi PF,A friend of mine is having surgery. She didnt disclose to me the cost of the procedure but she claims the hospital told her she would only have to pay half of her deductible I remember her telling me she had medicaid. Later she contacts me and says the hospital is asking for her full deductible and she needs 2k so I wired her the money. Ive never been to a public hospital or undergone surgery before, but I am curious of a few things.Will a public hospital demand the payment for the cost of a surgery in full, upfront?Would they even ask for any payment upfront? Would a hospital ever ask for half of a deductible?Much thanks in advance!  <response>: You already wired it? You have seriously goofed here man 