My personal opinion is that no you would not have been treated unless it was deemed a life threatening emergency, and even then I wouldn't bet money on it! The website for "Sicko" has lots of depressing stories and anecdotes from people who have had the misfortune to get sick in America, including one who was the victim of a crime (beaten) and ended up with his credit rating destroyed due to hospital bills. Oh and don't forget to go to the LA Times and read about the woman who died in the emergency room as her husband begged someone to help her.