WE can find any help no agency to help pay and no hospital wants to see her if no insurance and no money
2006-07-11 15:34:42 · 12 answers · asked by janie f 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Have you tried Alive Hospice or another hospice? They were wonderful when my mom was dying of cancer. They paid for all of her medications. What about your state's health insurance like medicaid or whatever it's called. I'm in TN and our state's insurance is called TennCare which enrolls people who have no insurance and can't afford private ins. My mom was able to get on it and it was a lifesaver.
2006-07-11 15:39:09 · answer #1 · answered by First Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should see if your state participates in something called Charity Care by contacting the hospital admission. It's analyzed on a per case basis. Just try to seek out as many options as possible, even try contacting a local cancer organization that can maybe point you in the right direction.
I hope something works out and I wish you and your sister all the best, my thoughts are with you.
2006-07-11 22:44:15 · answer #2 · answered by cerisier 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A hospital cannot turn away any patient. If they will not care for her, I would sue them until you can afford to pay. Sue them for every dime they have.
NO HOSPITAL IS ALLOWED TO TURN YOU AWAY.
Tell the hospital it will be paid at a later date and have your sister file a medical bankruptcy. I know that sounds bad, but desperate times call for desperate measures.
My little brother has cancer too. We will pray for you and your family through this time.
2006-07-14 21:40:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does your state have insurance programs for people without much money? I would check with the department of health and human services in your state.
2006-07-11 22:39:43 · answer #4 · answered by luvnlvn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call Hospice or Public Health. Sometimes these agencies have programs under charity care. So sorry.
2006-07-11 22:38:42 · answer #5 · answered by nursienurse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What country do you live in. I am an Oncology nurse in a hospital and we never refuse treatment because of inability to pay. There has to be more to this story. What else is going on?
2006-07-12 10:07:31 · answer #6 · answered by happydawg 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your sister is 21 or under in age, you need to check into st.jude childrens research hospital located in memphis,tn. they can probably help. my son had terminal cancer himself ,and got treatment there. they are not worried about the finacial aspects of it. good luck.
2006-07-12 01:21:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
gENERAL OR PUBLIC HOSPITALS HAVE A PALLATIVE CARE SYSTEM WHO COME TO YOUR HOME TO COUNSEL THE FAMILY MEMBERS AND ADMINISTER OR MONITOR THE MEDICATION NEEDS FOR THE PATIENT AS SUCH FOR THE CONTROL OF PAIN ETC. { NOTE ,I LIVE IN AUSTRALIA}
2006-07-13 16:33:20 · answer #8 · answered by Knackers 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can contact health and human resorces .. and try social security office they have a program called s.s.i
2006-07-11 23:56:02 · answer #9 · answered by purple 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try www.cancercare.org, they have lots of links to various places to try and get help.
2006-07-15 16:45:03 · answer #10 · answered by nomoregames47 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋