healthcare issues/red tape

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katenorwood
katenorwood Member Posts: 1,912
edited August 2014 in Head and Neck Cancer #1

I know I've seen many issues posted here about insurance issues (red tape) and cost of medical care.  I was on the accoi.org site (which is for ACC) and was given this information to share with other survivors of any type dx.   

The web site is Patient Avocate Foundation Welcomes You ! - PAF  And their phone # is

1-800-532-5274  There is no cost for their services, and they work with people all over the U.S.

My friend was having issues getting her insurance company to pay their fair share on chemo, and other meds. she needed.  They helped cut the cost to minimal, to zero on some meds.  (They found a mail order pharmacy that would work with her primary RX insurance) 

I guess they help solve insurance and health care access problems.  And will help with financial and legal issues also.   I thought this might be of help to some having any kind of problems they might need a helping hand with.  To take any stress off of a cancer patient and their families is welcomed.   Hope this info. helps !  Hugs,  Katie 

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  • debbiejeanne
    debbiejeanne Member Posts: 3,102 Member
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    kate, what an awesome site

    kate, what an awesome site and wonderful help for so many who need it.  it is a shame when people fighting cancer have to also fight insurance companies.  thank you so much for sharing this, i'm sure it will help a lot of people.  i'm writing the info down for future ref. 

    God bless you,

    dj

  • hwt
    hwt Member Posts: 2,328 Member
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    debbiejeanne said:

    kate, what an awesome site

    kate, what an awesome site and wonderful help for so many who need it.  it is a shame when people fighting cancer have to also fight insurance companies.  thank you so much for sharing this, i'm sure it will help a lot of people.  i'm writing the info down for future ref. 

    God bless you,

    dj

    Good info

    Nice info to have...thanks Katie

  • Hondo
    Hondo Member Posts: 6,636 Member
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    Hi Katie

    Thanks I might give it a try and see if I can get a little help with insurance and hospital problems.

     

    Tim Hondo

  • Tim6003
    Tim6003 Member Posts: 1,514 Member
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    Hondo said:

    Hi Katie

    Thanks I might give it a try and see if I can get a little help with insurance and hospital problems.

     

    Tim Hondo

    Hi Katie!!!

    I will share this with a group on fb ....it looks like it may help someone who just today asked a question on this subject...

     

    Glad to see you on here still !!!

     

    Tim

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