Financial assistance for costs insurance does not pay?

Hi Ladies,

I have a private insurance policy which I kept (thankfully) after my husband's death in 2010. In order to afford the policy I have a $7,500 deductible, after which it does pay 100%. (had I had a lower deductible, I would have paid a lot more monthly in premium, so it comes out to about the same).

Anyway, since I am widowed and unable to work (have applied for disability) I need help paying the deductible amount. Last year when I had surgery, the hospital wrote a large portion of that bill off for me given my circumstances. I have no income, and still unable to move out on my own.

Does anyone know of any place I can seek some assistance? My clinic contacted American Cancer Society. Because I have insurance, they say I am not eligible for assistance. The hospital from where my chemo is billed told me the same thing.

I do not need all this stress from these medical bills. I also have a master's degree to pay for. I do have my teaching license, but now can't work due to my health issues.

Any advice?

Thanks,

Carla

Comments

  • 2timothy1 7
    2timothy1 7 Member Posts: 345
    Hi Carla
    I dont have any

    Hi Carla
    I dont have any answers for you. Surely someone will though. It is enough to battle this. I hate that you have to worry bout your finances too.
    I have prayed for you today.
    Love
    Shawnna
  • Litapita
    Litapita Member Posts: 30
    If you are in the States,
    If you are in the States, you can probably get help through the local Medicaid office.
  • mom2greatkids
    mom2greatkids Member Posts: 528
    Litapita said:

    If you are in the States,
    If you are in the States, you can probably get help through the local Medicaid office.

    I don't qualify for
    I don't qualify for medicaid. What little I have is too much to qualify.
  • jt25741
    jt25741 Member Posts: 23
    DWBH Foundation
    This organization was designed to help people like you pay your pills.

    http://dwbhshirts.com/fundraisers-2/

    http://dwbhshirts.com/contact/