<prompt> Human: This debt is in collections and Ive been receiving calls about it pretty regularly, but today the collection representative said that the hospital is offering to clear the debt if I pay 50 as part of a kind of special promotion, as she described it. Is this a common thing? It seems really odd to me, but Im completely inexperienced in this type of situation. Could it be a scam? Could I get a better offer if I keep ignoring them? Should I try to bargain with them? I havent had the means to pay the debt since it was created, but I could scrape together 1,150 to clear it from my life they said it would be removed from my credit history in 30 days. Should I even be worried about prioritizing paying this off when I need the money for other basic living expenses?Side note, Im uninsured, and was uninsured at the time of the original bill. I no longer live in the same state, and have been earning well below the poverty line for the duration of the debt.  <response>: It is not uncommon for hospitals to give you a discount. I was billed 1200 for an emergency room visit. I called them and asked if they had any financial help,, and they gave me a nice discount.In your case, since your bill is in collection, make sure you get everything in writing before paying any amount to them. 