I referred someone to the emergency room today and they declined to go saying they were going to try and wait for the 1st of October. 

Because that is when their health insurance will finally be active. I hate #healthcare in the US. #medmastodon #publichealth 

Edit: I didn’t realize this would gain any attention. Just want people to know this is COMMON. At least weekly I or a coworker recommend someone seek additional care and they choose not to or delay due to lack of insurance.