I had cobra insurance for 15 months and can no longer afford to pay for insurance so i can not pay for my medication and the tests and doctors. My husbands company has downsized and he had to take a cut in pay so he is searching for a new job but we need coverage asap where can we find help
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Q: I lost my health insurance and now my husband has had to take a cut in pay how can i get insurance
Answers (3)
7/30/08 12:59pm
7/30/08 11:02am
I am not sure if it is an option for you but check and see if BCCCP (Breast and Cervical Cancer Care Program) is available in your area. You would get that through the public health department and sometimes at Planned Parenthood clinics.
7/30/08 1:05pm
Mary, sorry about that first answer! I hit "answer" by mistake...
Sherree is right. Here's some more information:
In 2000, the Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment Act was signed into law. This Act enhanced the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) by providing money to pay for breast and cervical cancer treatment in certain uninsured women. This new option will help women focus their energies on fighting their disease instead of worrying about how to pay for treatment. As in the Early Detection Program, individual states must adopt the program to receive the matching federal funds. Even though it is channeled through each state's Medicaid program, it helps women who are not eligible for Medicaid. The women must be under age 65 and without health insurance. As of May 2004, all 50 states had completed the required steps to accept this new Medicaid option. If you are trying to get treatment in this way, you can call the CDC number, 1-800-232-4636.
CancerCare is a national nonprofit agency that offers free support, information, financial assistance, and practical help to people with cancer and their loved ones. Financial assistance is given in the form of
limited grants for certain treatment expenses. Services are provided by oncology social workers and are available in person, over the
telephone, and through the agency's Web site. Information about
financial assistance for all cancers is available at: Best of luck, Mary. I hope you find someone or some agency to help you through this. - PJH
Telephone: 1-800-813-4673 (1-800-813-HOPE)
Web site: www.cancercare.org
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