CAR ACCIDENT AT AGE OF 16. NO MEDICAL INSURANCE. NEED FINANCIAL AID TO PAY FOR RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY. APPLIED MANY TIMES FOR FINANCIAL AID, WAS REFUSED EVERY TIME BECAUSE I'M 21 AND AMERICAN. NEED TO KNOW IF THEIR IS ORGANIZATION TO ASSIST FINANCIALLY FOR ADULTS SURGERY IN UNITED STATES.
199659
If you were an illegal immigrant (criminal), a terrorist, or an incarcerated criminal, the government would most likely pay for it.  Unfortunately the government has no use for non-leaches on society.  If i win the lotto any time soon I will pay for it.
310230
Talk to the surgeon who is going to do your surgery. Some of them will finance if your insurance won't pay.
29154
They shouldn't as long as you have another way to pay.  They are still happy to receive cash directly from patients.  Check to see if you are eligible for any government aid programs if cost is an issue.
278659
FIRST, you have to be admitted as a student in the School of Medicine.\nTHEN you can apply for a SCHOLARSHIP or STUDY GRANT from a Financial Aid Organization that the school recognizes.\nGOOD LUCK!
64250
All doctors have to offer are there skills and knowledge.  You can't expect freebies all the time.  If they let anyone have a free surgery and just hope for payment they will more than likely go broke or be sued.  They could lose their license and home for treating you and you don't want to pay?
70088
Yes, 25 year is too late. You should have  done something right than and  there, and for heavans sake! If you doctor is not FULLY informing you and you still have questions ASK THEM, that's what there being paid for. So this is your fault (not that your hurt that you can't get rembursied for your pain)
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You don't ding dong you have to show up at the Medicaid Office, and wait in line to make an appointment. You will then be issued a counselor that will evaluate your case. It is a process to see if you qualify. Otherwise if your starving go to the Salvation Army, or St.Vincents DePauw. These are Catholics that provide help. Conservatives wont help you, they don't even have any programs. The Red Cross is also Catholic. They were the only ones that showed up at Hurricane Katrina. Go figure HUH!!!!
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Everyone else gave you basically the same advice I would.\nYour surgeon's office should be able to help you with getting insurance approval. If they can't/won't, think about switching surgeons.  Or insurance companies. \nMy husband's companies insurance guy had originally said there was a "rider" which his boss would have to purchase for the whole company that would cover the surgery. We were willing to pay for that rider if it was just a few thousand dollars, and then the offer was withdrawn (probably because they didn't think we'd actually volunteer to pay!).  So find about that option. Even if it's $5,000, that's $19,000 less than the surgery. Look into supplemental insurance that you buy on your own that might pick up some of the costs.\nAs a last-ditch attempt, you can ask for donations from friends and co-workers.   If you work for a big company, try to get them to donate some money to you by saying how much healthier you will be after your weight loss.  Have a party to raise money--I've done it for other people (not for surgery)--have poker tournaments where the winner gets half the pot and you get the other half.  Find massage therapists and palm readers who will donate half or all their proceeds for treatments during the party.  Combine it with a Body Shop or Tupperware party and ask everyone to round up their payment and give it to you, and have the consultant donate part of the profits to your cause (you must have a friend who sells SOMETHING like this).\nYou'd be surprised how your friends and loved ones will rally around you if you show that you are determined to raise this money.
399129
Whether you can afford it or not, you need to go to the emergency room. You cant be turned away from medical treatment just because you cant afford it. Something can be worked out, but most importantly, you need to be healthy.
634633
This case would most likely be malpractice.  I can't really tell from your question, but it looks like the Doctor knew you needed surgery back in July, but never ordered it or recommended it?? Either way, you can definitely get a legal consultation for free. Call your state's bar association and they will give you a list of attorneys who handle medical negligence claims, (most of which will give you an initial consultation for free).  When you have your consult, bring in as many medical records and bills as you have for the attorney to look at.  You will be ahead of the game if you call your Doctor and ask for copies of your records now.  Be careful, in most states you only have 3 years from the time of "injury" to bring a claim, so do it soon.  \nGood Luck.
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Change attorneys???\n\nBut it took me 9 years after my injury to ever recieve any money i a contested case.\n\nI lost my house, could not get all the needed medical care and ended up going bankrupt.
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Go to see the financial couseler at the hospital. They found that I had a problem and couldn't pay so they paid 7000.00 for me. Then ask your doctor if you can set up payment plans through them. Some doctors will write it off and others just want your money.
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Why are you bothering the insurance company about this?\n\nYou are Canadian, your health costs were covered, so you don't need the insurance involved unless you wanted semi or private hospital rooms...\n\nIf you want to sue the college you don't do it through your insurance company you do this through a lawyer.\n\nYour actions seem a little confusing to me...\n\nI also think you are trying to make a big deal of a fluke accident.  But if you've already came to some kind of an arrangement with your college...\n\nI broke my leg doing martial arts.  I "suffered" much, but it was a fluke accident.  I was off my feet for 20 weeks (no operation - tib and fib break) with another 6 weeks of physio before I was walking fine with a cane, then 4 more weeks of walking without a cane.  After a year I can finally run...
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One of my friends had similar problems like you, and he spoke to the dean of University of Texas Medical Branch. Her response was that each case is an individual based decision, based on how its related to the medical field and what your age was etc.etc. So if I were you, I would contact the school before you apply, and ask about their policy and opinion.
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actually try the hospital. Ask what the insurance companies pay not the charge. Ask how much it would be to pay cash. They have to a certain amount of charity work, see if you qualify. If you have to get the surgery, the hospital should help come up with a way to pay for it
165324
Good Luck, join the crowd of Americans with no insurance. Thank you Mr. Bush! There are state funded insurance you might qualify for, but they are usually closed to new patients. Or you can go to your city public health department, they can help you out.
670741
Get A Lawyer.NOW!!!!!! Trust me Ive been there.I was in an accident over a year ago,basically lost everything,am still in pain and the doctors will just drive you insane if you dont keep them under control.Get second opinions,document everything.Trust No one not even your insurance provider.Your pain could definitely be with you the rest of your life no matter what is done.Use caution.