I know there are organizations that help low income families, but most are for families with children.  I have $200 in medical bills from an eye problem and $500 in medical bills (so far) from a miscarriage.  That's after my insurance paid their share.  After taxes and health care premiums are taken out of my check, I take home $800/mo.  That's below a garnishable income level if they were to take me to court, but I really don't want to stick it to my doctors.  Is there any financial assistance available for single women with no children?
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This would depend on what state you are from....In Pennsylvania you can apply for Public Assistance and bring your unpaid bills into the office and they calculate the bills against your income and then figure out what percentage of the bill yuo would be responsible for...Check it out to see if this is available in your state.
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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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HOW ARE U LIVING ABOVE POVERTY LEVEL AND CAN'T AVOID TO GET HEALTH INSURANCE? U CAN TRY MEDICAID OR MEDICARE. ALSO DEPENDING ON WHERE YOU ARE, YOU CAN CHECK WITH THE CHARITY HOSPITAL IN YOUR LOCAL AREA AND THEY SHOULD DEFINITELY HAVE INFO ABOUT THAT.
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Most local hospitals have assistance for people without insurance or income.  You need to be seen by a medical professional; in order to know what might be going on. There are programs to help you through the state and federal government. (Medicaid).
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the hospital question, no there are some prorams availible to help pay or to pay in full if you are really below income levels. unemployment: yes mostly but if you haven't found a job or got called back there is an emergency contingency.the question on poor people, yes we do and it is deplorable and heart wrenching. and for the last question,yes we do there doesn't seem to be much of a middle road. you either have money or you have to struggle with what you have.I hope this info helps
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I would check on line first to see if there were any thing there for free to at least help out some.  Sometimes there are clinics that will work with you on payments as well.
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I was a stay at home mom.  I just went through a divorce and had no money when it first started.  They have Lawyers that will go by your income.  Even if you have no income they are out there.  They are called Probono lawyers.  I don't know if that is how you spell it.  Call any lawyer and tell them you have no money can they direct you to a probono lawyer.
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There is a lot of financial aid and scholarships for single mothers entering college. You could ask people who work at the University or you could look online.
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Anita, I understand your frustration and anger.  I am a hard working mother of two and I would love to stay home with them--but I can't afford too.  I get so pissed of at people WHO ARE ABUSING THE SYSTEM---Abusing the system equals people who don't use birth control knowing that they can't financially afford to bring a child into this world.  That is ABUSE if you PLAN on using Medicaid and Welfare.  Even if it is only 2-6% of my taxes--that is MY MONEY!!!!! \n\nIf I know or find out that people (that I know) aren't reporting income or not reporting living with their Baby's daddy, or anyway lying to the medicaid/welfare office--I will turn your A$$ in so fast your head will spin.  Then you will have to pay back every penny!!!\n\nAnswer from "SHE" - you must be the bitter under-educated Abuser of the system.  Get a JOB.
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The Government has created a portal to help individuals who need benefits because of life events. Visit http://www.govbenefits.gov\n\nUse the drop down button\nDO YOU NEED BENEFITS BECAUSE OF A LIFE EVENT?\nChoose the life situation best applicable to you and then see if you qualify for the available government assistance.\n\nForget grant money - there's hardly any money for individuals. Nonetheless, you can go to the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) http://www.cfda.gov and Grants.gov http://www.grants.gov - these are two sites created by the federal government to provide transparency and information on grants. Browse through the listings and see if you can find any grant that would support your personal reasons.\n\nEven if you buy books on "how to get grants" or list that supposedly has information on grants -- all of them are mere rehash of what CFDA has, albeit packaged differently. \n\nMost of the federal grants are given to specific target groups with specific requirements (e.g. minority business owners involved in transportation related contracts emanating from DOT - Grant#20.905 Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Short Term Lending Program \n\nGrants are also often given to non profit groups or organizations involved in training or other similar activities (grant 59.043 Women's Business Ownership Assistance that are given to those who will create women's business center that will train women entrepreneurs \n\nFor private grants, you may want to check the Foundation Center's Foundation Grants for Individuals Online. It's a subscription based website ($9.95 per month) but their opening blurb only says that the database is ideal for "students, artists, academic researchers, libraries and financial aid offices."
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you can find support groups from your local hospital that might be free, or check your local city or state funded medical facility, they would have information for you where you could find a counselor which you could pay based on your incom (called a sliding scale fee)
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Contact your local or state dental association and and see if there are any dentists who provide free or reduced cost care for low-income, disabled or senior patients.\n\nCall your local health department and ask about health centers that provide dental care for free or on a sliding scale.\n\nYour local United Way may also be aware of such a clinic.  In some areas, you can reach them now by dialing 2-1-1 for "non-emergency information."\n\nGo to a dental school, if there is one near you, for reduced costs.\n\nCheck http://www.toothwoman.net to see if low-cost or free dental services are available near you.\n\nCheck http://bphc.hrsa.gov and choose "Find a Health Center" to see if there is a low-cost clinic near you.\n\nCheck http://www.nfdh.org/DDS.html to see if your state has a "Donated Dental Services" program.  D.D.S. is designed to locate dentists who will give free care to patients who are financially compromised due to medical problems.  This is a process that will take a couple of months to get your information and then arrange for someone to see you.  Not all states have D.D.S. programs.\n\nIf worse comes to worse, check out http://www.prosper.com and see if you can find a funding source.
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my husband is the only income coming into our house and he makes $10 per hour and we manage to do just fine with a family of 4. Most people cant live on $22,000 a year....we are considered below poverty level but we always have food on the table and our bills are always paid never late.....but I have a higher financial advisor and his name is GOD.....have you tried getting a grant at the local college...that is if you have a local college....I wanted to be a medical transcriptionist and heard I could get a grant at out local college....
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I understand your problem. My husband was put in the hospital last year and had emergency surgery and I had past hips surgeys and they won't even give us insurance. I started researching some stuff and found a great site that offers health benefits. It's not insurance but you can save up to 80% on dental and medical benefits and you get free prescription, Free chiropractic and free vision. Best of all it's no more than $60.00 dollars a month for the entire household. That site below will offer and show you have to obtain benefits. \n\nGood luck and I am sorry we all have to deal with the goverment doing this to our families.
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Contact the court that issues the order.  If you are broke, you can fill our a form claiming poverty (it called "in forma pauperis") and you can file your court papers for free.\n\nYou file a petition with the court requesting enforcement of the spousal support order.  You can go to court and the judge can take actions to enforce the spousal support order just like a child support order.  This included garnishment of wages and jail, if necessary.
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go to the county social services offices and see about transport for the wifes appointments and food stamps and help for the children and talk to the social service director at the hospital and they will put you in touch with aid also the salvation army will have a social worker there and soooo good luck also cathelic community services and united way and the crisus center will all have aid and resourses to help also the union has a fund and if your a union worker the aid places will help
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The Government has created a portal to help individuals who need benefits because of life events. Visit http://www.govbenefits.gov\n\nUse the drop down button\nDO YOU NEED BENEFITS BECAUSE OF A LIFE EVENT?\nChoose the life situation best applicable to you and then see if you qualify for the available government assistance.\n\nForget grant money - there's hardly any money for individuals. Go to the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) and Grants.gov - these are two sites created by the federal government to provide transparency and information on grants. But you'd be hard pressed to find any grant that would support individuals.\n\nMost of the federal grants are given to specific target groups with specific requirements (e.g. minority business owners involved in transportation related contracts emanating from DOT - Grant#20.905 Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Short Term Lending Program \n\nGrants are also often given to non profit groups or organizations involved in training or other similar activities (grant 59.043 Women's Business Ownership Assistance that are given to those who will create women's business center that will train women entrepreneurs