where could i ask for financial help during my cancer treatment?
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Ask at your hospital to speak to a Financial Aide Department.  Also a Social Worker should be able to help you out and give you some contacts.  Perhaps you can talk to the Church also.  Medicaid may be able to help too or Medicare Part B for medications.  My best of luck to you.
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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.
204593
I think one of the Country's Children's Hospitals will be able to help you.\n\nBlessed Be.
277975
I think you need to continue with school for your future.  I'm sure your mother would agree with that.  As for no money for treatment, etc., check for social agencies, hospices, churches, support groups (check with the hospital oncology department), etc. to see if they can help.  Sorry for your situation and may God bless and comfort you and your mother during this difficult time.
350680
Be upfront about not having insurance, and some hospitals will give you financial assistance or a sliding scale fee. There are also sliding scale clinics out there, so ask around for them. My husband owes his life to a hospital that was willing to offer us financial assistance, so I know how overwhelming and frightening this can be.
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SEEK PROFESIONAL HELP SOON
370447
You need to do a couple of things.  First of all, find out what your co-payment is, by calling your insurance company.  Second of all, you need to call Pfizer "FirstResource" and ask them about "co-pay assistance"  You can get the phone number from your oncologist.  Actually, your oncologist can call them for you.  Pfizer will call your insurance company and research all your benefits for you if you give them permission, i.e., sign a release.
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If you are in Broward county you can sign up for Browards Hospital Districts audult care facility.  http://www.mhabroward.org/medicalcare.html\n\nOr since you have cancer you may want to apply for SSI and they will automatically set you up with medicaid.
930749
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)
821003
Any bank or convient store can help...
1012315
ask about a payment plan, check with your local humane society as they may know of othere organizations that sometimes have funds for people/animals like yourself are in need.  Also, you might check other vets as sometimes the cost of surgeries can greatly vary from place to place.
726183
Your friend has the right to medical health care. He should not be turned away. Many hospitals that were built with federal funding have a program called Hill Burton which will pay all costs for patients unable to afford healthcare.\n\nHill Burton Program - free or low cost hospitalization\nhttp://www.hrsa.gov/hillburton/default.htm\n\nThe American Cancer Society has local chapters that he can call and they will guide him to resources available:\n\nhttp://www.cancer.org/\n\nHe may also qualify for Medicaid, so he should get in touch with them to see what they can offer:\n\nMedicaid\nhttp://www.cms.hhs.gov/home/medicaid.asp\n\nDepending on circumstances he may qualify for social security disability benefits:\nhttp://www.ssa.gov/\n\nHe should also check Patient Advocate Foundation for financial aid options.\nPatient Advocate Foundation - helps with financial issues by state:\nhttp://www.patientadvocate.org/report.php\n\nAnd, he should try to contact a hospital social worker who can guide him in filling out applications\nfor local financial aid. Social workers will also be aware of local resources that can help him.\n\nGood luck.
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All anyone can do for you my friend is encourage you to see a doctor and pray for you - which I shall do.  If you don't have the money for medical care please visit social services as they may be able to help you financially.
1008048
This is something to contact the hospital about, either to their billing department or a social worker.  Most hospitals are willing to work out some type of payment plan, if that is something that he can do.  They could point him to the right direction for any type of aid available in your area.
345131
You could go to an emergency room.  They'll bill you or you can go to your local health department.  They can give you free or discounted services. Or you could contact your Department of Social Services.
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I found two websites that may be of some help to you or possibly lead you in the right direction.Patient Advocate Foundation\nwww.patientadvocate.org\nOr call: 800.532.5274\n*Provides education, legal counseling, and referrals concerning financial issues.\nCancerCare\nwww.cancercare.org\nOr call: 800.813.4673\nProvides financial assistance and referrals.\n\nPlease let me know if these do not get you help. My mother passed away in Sept from breast cancer. She waited too long to get treated and had insurance. Go figure....I wish I could help financially, but cannot. I will do whatever to help you find resources. Good luck.
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contact the American Cancer Society and explain what is going on. If she was a church member contact the local church of her denomination and ask for assistance. There are several other cancer groups that will pay stipends to people in your mom's situation but I can't think of the names of any of the others at the moment. Ask whomever is providing her wheel chair for leads on getting assistance. Do a Google search for groups that will help with her drug costs or contact the individual drug companies and ask about their patient assistance programs. Also ask her oncologist for any helpful leads. Treasure the time you have with your mom, because this may be your last opportunity to really spend some time together. Turn her staying with you into a positive and not a negative, despite her illness.