Im not fully understanding of how it works in the US
but im assuming a Social Security hospital require for you to have a SS number? which surely you wouldnt have if you were an illegal immigrant
Theres no cure for a cold so therefore there should be no medical expense save the 5 miutes of a nurse tlling them to rest, drink plenty and dont come back with a cold again, but we all know it doesnt work that way, and antibiootics get handed out like sweets.
Do US hospiatals have an obligation to treat any medical illness/malady regardless of ability to pay, or is it just certain medical condtions (such as a heart attack will always be treated by a knee replacement only if you can pay?)