Survivors of the Pulse Nightclub Massacre in Orlando, Florida received heartwarming news when they discovered that they would not be charged for the health services that saved their lives. Orlando Health released a statement to ABC News, “Orlando Health has not sent any hospital or medical bills directly to Pulse patients, and we don’t intend to pursue reimbursement of medical costs from them.”
A total of 56 survivors received treatment at either Orlando Regional Hospital or Florida Hospital. Orlando Health told ABC News they are “exploring numerous options to help the victims of the Pulse nightclub tragedy address immediate and ongoing medical costs. These include state and federal funds, private insurance, victim funds like the One Orlando fund, disability insurance, Florida’s crime victim compensation program, funding sources established for individual victims, means-tested programs like Medicaid, as well as charity care provided by Orlando Health.”