Illinois Woman Billed $410 for ER Visit Where She Left Untreated After Four-Hour Wait
Autumn Daniels, a 32-year-old from Champaign, Illinois, was charged $410 for an emergency room visit in April 2026 despite leaving without treatment after waiting four hours. She had sought care for a severe migraine that did not respond to a prior urgent care injection. Although she never saw a physician, Carle Foundation Hospital billed her for an 'Emergency Room Level 1' visit, arguing that registration and nursing assessments constituted the start of care. Daniels’ health plan denied coverage, and she is considering an appeal.