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MelodieH
MelodieH Member Posts: 6
in Colorectal Cancer #1
Newly diagnosed (3 weeks ago.) After suffering from abdominal pain, I was admitted to hospital and tumor was removed. Had a hard time finding a job in this economy but landed a great one 2 months ago. I was one month away from insurance. Am trying to find financial assistance but since I'm only 54 years old with no children in the home and am not disabled, I am finding road blocks every place I research. So am facing the issue of having cancer and also the financial problems. Can anyone suggest a financial website to help one who has no insurance? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
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    Hi
    I really don't have a good answer for you, but I wanted to welcome you to the site. I'm sure someone here will have good information.

    Praying you have only good health from now on!

    *hugs*
    Gail
  • Kathryn_in_MN
    Kathryn_in_MN Member Posts: 1,252 Member
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    ACS or LiveStrong or CCA
    I'd inquire with the ACS (American Cancer Society), and LiveStrong (Lance Armstrong's Foundation), and CCA (Colon Cancer Alliance).

    I was very impressed when I contacted LiveStrong. They matched me up with many different patient advocate programs for many different areas, including financial. And they were very prompt in contacting me after I filled out their forms, and when I had any questions.
  • MelodieH
    MelodieH Member Posts: 6
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    Kathryn_in_MN said:

    ACS or LiveStrong or CCA
    I'd inquire with the ACS (American Cancer Society), and LiveStrong (Lance Armstrong's Foundation), and CCA (Colon Cancer Alliance).

    I was very impressed when I contacted LiveStrong. They matched me up with many different patient advocate programs for many different areas, including financial. And they were very prompt in contacting me after I filled out their forms, and when I had any questions.

    Thanks
    Thanks you guys for the new lead and your response. I've found many organizations to help those With insurance, but not a one for those without. Truly a shame since I'm sure given the unemployment rate in this country, I'm sure I'm not the only one who was scrambling trying to make ends meet the way it was withoutt having to buy private insurance to cover until a job was landed, ya know? Thanks again!
  • Buckwirth
    Buckwirth Member Posts: 1,258 Member
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    Other option
    healthcare.gov

    If you have been uninsured for six months, and if you are denied insurance due to an existing condition, you may qualify under the healthcare act.

    Certainly worth a try.
  • abrub
    abrub Member Posts: 2,174 Member
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    What state are you in?
    I may be able to help you get insurance, but I can only help in certain states.

    Will you be keeping your job? If so, they should still insure you - group coverage is not usually medically underwritten.

    Alice
  • CarmeB
    CarmeB Member Posts: 4
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    Assistance
    I am too looking for health insurance. However, I did receive transporation funds, utilities, and item assistance from Cancer Care, No Wooden Nickels, Cancer Funding of America and American Cancer Society.
  • Buckwirth
    Buckwirth Member Posts: 1,258 Member
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    Melodie,
    Any luck in your insurance hunt? This question comes up often enough that it would be good to get feedback on how some of the resources panned out.

    Thanks,

    Blake
  • Buckwirth
    Buckwirth Member Posts: 1,258 Member
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    CarmeB said:

    Assistance
    I am too looking for health insurance. However, I did receive transporation funds, utilities, and item assistance from Cancer Care, No Wooden Nickels, Cancer Funding of America and American Cancer Society.

    Carme
    Glad to hear that you found some help.

    Here are links to the organizations you mention:

    CAncerCare

    No Wooden Nickels

    CAncer Fund of America (cfoa.com)

    No need for an ACS link, if you are reading this you are already on their site :-0

    The major drug companies all offer assistance as well. For example, if you need help paying your Xeloda copay you may be able to get funding from this site:

    Genentech BioOncology Copay Card
  • thxmiker
    thxmiker Member Posts: 1,278 Member
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    MelodieH said:

    Thanks
    Thanks you guys for the new lead and your response. I've found many organizations to help those With insurance, but not a one for those without. Truly a shame since I'm sure given the unemployment rate in this country, I'm sure I'm not the only one who was scrambling trying to make ends meet the way it was withoutt having to buy private insurance to cover until a job was landed, ya know? Thanks again!

    The Wellness Community is
    The Wellness Community is another good resource. Many communities have their own wellness community, but they will help you out of their area. They will help negotiate bills, finding Oncologists, etc...

    Best Always, mike

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