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Re: I need surgery and have NO health insurance???From: Melissa (anonymous@obgyn.net)Tue Mar 30 19:37:49 2004
At Tue, 30 Mar 2004, Kim wrote: > >I had surgery 2 years ago for endo. and already it's back, my Dr. wants >me to have surg. ASAP...and I know that I need it very soon...I am in >pain all of the time, I can't even have sex and going to the restroom is >even painful. I have NO health insurance..I applyed for health >insurance and was turned down due to the emdo. the health agent says I >will never be able to receive health insuracne due to my health. Does >anyone have any suggestions for me...any foundations out there that I >don't know about...thank you all so much >This web-sit is great, it's nice to talk to people that finally >understand what I am going through. >Kim Kim, I am not sure about any foundations, but hopefully I can be of assistance. Have you tried applying for Medical Assistance? I have worked in the medical field for many years (decided to get a career in medical after I was diagnosed w/endo.) Several patients of the clinic I worked for received assistace thru their state. You should be able to apply thru a state agency and find out if you qualify. Even if you work, a lot of places will look at your income and determine how much you need to pay every month. You should not be turned down due to pre-existing conditions, the only reason they would turn you down is because you make too much money. If that is the case, talk to your physician about a payment plan, the hospital should be able to put you on one as well. Also, there are some physicians who will give a "medical hardship" discount, meaning they will discount their services for people who cannot afford them. I hope this helped some, if you have any other questions please contact me. My e-mail is mdsporn@hotmail.com. Good Luck!
-- Melissa
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