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People owe money to hospitals

People owe money to hospitals

One year ago, .
Before, it was 5 euros. Now it is 20 euros.
More people do not pay the hospital.
In North Estonia hospital, .
The money they owe is .
Half of people forget to pay. Half do not want to pay.
The hospital tries to get money for two months.
After two months, they ask another company to help.
Old people and young men owe money most.
In Narva hospital, 2200 people owe money.
Most pay after the hospital reminds them.
But this year, 25% more people owe money.
Tartu hospital is different. They get money from health insurance.
People pay only 3% of the bill.
The collection company says .
Some hospitals ask 10% more times than before.
Half of people pay the bill after a letter from the collection company.
But then they must . The total can be 55 euros.