I have no insurance and I would like to know if under these circumstances I can qualify for it? My savings are almost gone. I lost my job 7 mo ago. Does anybody have been in this situation and had assistance. I am afraid that the delay make a huge difference in my treatment and recovery? Do I have hope?
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Q: I am a 53y old female diagnosed with breast cancer and uninsured.
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1/16/10 8:05am
Lillie, the way that our current insurance system works, people have to start paying into it while they are healthy to get the benefits when they get sick. Since you and/or your employer were probably paying into a health insurance plan before you lost your job, it doesn't seem fair that you would now be uninsurable for individual insurance because of your breast cancer diagnosis.
However, there are programs for people in your situation. The doctor who diagnosed your breast cancer should have helped connect you to your best local resources for helping you with your medical expenses. Start with that doctor's office and ask who you should contact locally. If they are not helpful, contact the social worker at the hospital where you would like to be treated. She should be able to assess what kinds of programs you might be eligible for.
1/16/10 2:33am
I also had no job or insurance when I was diagnosed. Ther is a program for you. talk to the social worker at the hospital near you to see if you can get medicaid under the breast and cervical cancer program in your area. That's how I quailfied for treatment.
1/20/10 5:53am
Dear deaikin: Thank you so much for answered me back and for your time. I applied for medicaid. I hope this help me to deal with the financial aspects at least until I find a new job. God bless!
1/21/10 12:03am
I am glad that you are getting treatment, and I hope the finacial part will get solved.
1/16/10 9:05am
Lillie, please read our post on financial resources for uninsured women. Hopefully you'll find some info. there that will help you. PJH
1/20/10 6:19am
Dear PJ Hamel: Your information was priceless! God bless you for all the help you are giving to others. I hope I can do the same thing in the future as well. Thank you so much!
1/20/10 6:41am
And God bless you too, Lillie - I hope your treatment goes well and your money troubles disappear like norning fog on ah ot summer day! PJH
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Dear Phyllis Johnson: Thank you for your reply. All these anwers have helped me to feel a little bit better. I talked to my Dr. and he sent me to the financial dept. I hope they can help after all the financial statements I have had to bring to them. I know God is with us. Blessings!