So, if you are sick, you are essentially a pawn in the game.
I totally agree. The medical system will exploit you without minding, only few have the mercy attitude in them. They assumed you will definitely spend when it comes to recovering fully and whole again. No one wants to be sick because it takes a whole lot, but life happens. We cannot expect not to be sick and this takes our savings down. We just have to keep pushing.
One thing I believe: God will always take care of His children which you are one. I wish you the best and also to be in a good state of health.