I'm looking for a hospital in chicago. i don't have health insurance, so i need somewhere either cheap or free. does anyone know???
2006-10-07 21:38:48 · 0 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
Go to the county hospital. Cook County hospital is located on Ogden and Harrison. Be prepared for a long, long wait.
2006-10-08 16:29:45 · answer #1 · answered by Lea 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Free Hospital Chicago
2016-10-22 07:08:22 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
okay, if it is an emergency and you don't have health insurance, just go to the e.r. they cannot refuse to treat you, regardless of insurance.
legally, the hospital has to provide you with financial counseling before making you pay.
you will receive a bill, but just call them and explain the situation. many hospitals have indigent care programs. if you are below a certain income bracket, you won't have to pay or it will be minimal. (it can at the very least be negotiated as the amount you would pay if you had insurance). and you can always fight it, based on the financial counseling bit.
if it's not as urgent, call up a local doctor's office and ask about free clinics.
but don't delay. bottom line, your health is most important. just go now and take care of the payment later. the e.r. is the best bet for that.
2006-10-07 21:52:49 · answer #3 · answered by dazed_and_confused 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No hospital is free. Some will offer discounted rates based on income, but those are few and far between. If you cannot afford the labor and delivery costs you should consider what the baby will cost! No hospital can sue for collections so long as you make the minimum monthly payments. Have you considered planned parenthood? I bet they will do it. They are real doctors, you know!
2016-03-15 08:42:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a good point
2016-07-27 13:28:17 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey, go to any emergency room... They have to treat you. I wouldn't mention the "free" thing though...
2006-10-07 21:41:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
so glad that I found this topic already answered! its like you've read my thoughts!
2016-08-23 08:23:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋