UK couple stranded in New York and face potential £130,000 medical bill

[barryqwalsh]

Ms Amos and Mr Johnston had flown from the UK on Boxing Day for a Christmas break, and were stunned when their son Dax arrived on December 28, weighing just 3lb.

They had been walking through Central Park as part of a movie tour when Ms Amos went into labour.

Public digs deep to help couple stranded in New York after baby arrives early - Telegraph

 

[barryqwalsh]

The couple, who live in Burgh-le-Marsh, Lincolnshire, have set up a campaign called Dax’s Tale of New York in a bid to raise money to help them through the next few months.

Public digs deep to help couple stranded in New York after baby arrives early - Telegraph

 

[HenryBHough]

Pity they arrived legally.

Had they just snuck in their costs would have become YOUR costs!

 

[Luddly Neddite]

In contrast, when I couldn't fly out of Brussels due to illness, the total cost for doctor's visits, prescriptions and OTC drugs was less than $150US.

 

[Luddly Neddite]

Pity they arrived legally.

Had they just snuck in their costs would have become YOUR costs!

Thank Ronnie Ray-Gun for that.

They still cannot buy insurance under ObamaCare.