my friend from Columbia was seriously injured while visiting and has enourmous medical bills and no money. where can she find financial help for this?
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She should contact the hospital directly and explain the situation.  Somestimes (but depending on the hospital), they will be willing to forgive a portion of the bill, and work on a payment plan for the rest.\n\nIf not, is your friend part of any community that would be willing to put on a fundraiser for her?  Is she part of a church?  Is there a community of Colombian-Americans?  Perhaps a block party?\n\nGood luck!
219944
Contact the local chapter of the Red Cross or St Vincent De Paul Society or the Salvation Army, ASAP.  Most of these organizations can assist you in finding emergency housing based on your situation.  Good Luck and God Bless!
671962
If you can't afford medical care, go to your local Planned Parenthood office right away. They don't turn anyone away and they can help you.  Get to them right away, this could be extremely serious.
350261
this is wonderful of you but there are many agencies a person can contact locally for assistance such as Marine Corps League, Salvation Army, Churches, Welfare Agencies, local radio stations, etc. so you might want to consider doing something for the local people. thanks and a " tip of my hat to you. "
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check out:\n\nhttp://www.needymeds.com
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I'm not from Columbus, but here are some agencies that might be able to refer you:\n\nThe Salvation Army\nThe United Way (will most likely refer you to another agency versus providing assistance directly).\nCatholic Charities\nProtestant Family Service\n\nI hope this helps. God bless, and best wishes for a full recovery!
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depends on where she lives, look in the front of a local phone book, before the government pages in the customer guide, and there should be a section labeled "emergancy & crisis intervention agencies". (Mine is on page A2, but yours may differ) \nGood luck.
315309
this is a yes and no question there are financial assistance programs available through the hospital and Dr's.offices and also through government agencies for this you may want to check into them and again it depends upon the surgery and your location there are also county and  aid for these matters.
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Hmmmm...  this could be a little tricky with out insurance....BUT...  there could be ways on working around that..   there are free hospitals (if living in the states) suggestion is to try one of them.....  the wait maybe insanely long but you would not need the insurance.....  just bring a very good and long book to read..  also you can try to contact any hospitals administrator and let them know you need medical attention but can not afford it..   ask if they can help..  some times they have programs to help people without insurance..  really ask about this one..   they even might be able to work out some kind of payment plan or they just might pick up the tab altogether..  in any situation for just about anything sometimes the easiest thing to do is to ask for help...   someone somewhere will always help..  if you can not find help in your area...  look elsewhere..  but keep trying..  take care..
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DO U HAVE INSURANCE?  TALK TO YOUR LOCAL SALVATION ARMY SEE IF THERE ARE ANY HOPITALS IN YOUR AREA THAT WILL HELP U, OR THERE IS ALLWAYS CREDIT CARDS.
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Your local town, city has a mental health association. It is usually free for people who cannot afford it. You can dial 211 and they can help you with where the closest mental health clinic is located. Also try your phone book. As far as needing medical coverage, have you tried to apply with the state just for this? Even your emergency room can put you in contact with someone Even if you are not a harm to yourself! You can also call 211 and they can refer you to one closest to you. I use 211 for everything and it's free. Just know there is help out there for you and mental health clinics are available for all!
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you need to go to the business office at the hospital where the surgery was done and apply for financial assistance, most hospitals have some type of finacial assistance program for patients,i am an ER Nurse
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Has she applied for Medicare/Medicaid? That should be her first step. If she can't qualify contact a not for proffit hospital and ask for a patient advocate/social worker, generally if you can prove hardship and that the procedure is necessary they will do the procedure on a sliding scale or the advocate can help you find other options to get this paid for.  It will probably depend a lot on how necessary the surgery is. Of course it's necessary to you and her, but in the eyes of the person paying, if they deem it necessary you could get a break.
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Many hospitals offer free care if you qualify. Your local hospital social services department may have an application for this. The social services department may also be able to tell you where there is a free clinic in your area. Give them a call and see what options they have to help you. If you live in a small town call a hospital in the nearest large city to you. If they don't have a program to help you, you can always go to the emergency room. You should not let these medical problems go untreated.
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If you are looking for assistance from the county, I would call the social services office. They should handle all financial assistance issues there. If they cannot help, try the county health department. \n\nConsider emailing or calling the Eye Institute that you mentioned.. or go there for a meeting with service providers. \n\nGood luck and best wishes...
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Have her start a webpage at www.caringbridge.com.  That way many people will find out about her and pray!  Otherwise have her talk with her hospital social worker about places for financial help. www.acor.org has links to support groups. You might try and go visit her as well.  Good luck!
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No I haven't but (it sounds like its a friend) and it sounds like she can get help through a pro-bono place , or a low income based legal services . YOU WOULD BE SURPRISED  at what some places consider LOW INCOME . My sisters husband brings home at least $400.00 a wk (in winter) and at least $600.00 a wk. in summer , and they have a 3 person household . They get approx. $46,000 a year bring home and they get help from W.I.C , Daycare Asst. , food excetra . So tell her - or help her , find those services .