My daughter is 23 and works as a waitress so she has no insurance benefits. Until she turned 23 she was on my husband's policy. She has hypothyroidism and needs to get meds to regulate it. I have tried every search engine I have found and all I keep coming up with are people who want to give quotes on health insurance. I'm sure there must be someone out there who treats patients without insurance at a lower rate. Anyone have any ideas??? She lives west of Chicago if that helps.
2006-10-16 08:16:25 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
This is a sorry state of affairs isn't it, when people who work cannot afford healthcare, but those who sit home on the dole get it free. I would suggest calling the health department in you town to see what options are available. Next would be a county hospital. Most doctors will give a better price for a cash-paying patient who has no insurance. If you call the pharmaceutical companies, they sometimes have "compassionate use" programs whereby they give prescription medications free or at a greatly reduced price to those who cannot afford medication but must have it.
Good luck!
2006-10-16 10:30:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also am 23 and had this similar situation and have panhypothroidism, which is similar but has other things in addition. When I was soon to be graduating from college I knew I would know longer have my parents' insurance. I went to the doctor a month before I knew it was ending to get a new year long prescription, because I knew it might be some time before I could go back. If she is already off the insurance, then she probably can not do that. With that problem solved, I was more worried about getting hurt somehow. As much as I'm sure you are going to hate to hear this, she might be better off finding a low cost insurance plan or a job that pays health care benefits. With a medical condition, that is only going to increase the already way to inflated costs, if she ever needs to go the doctor or hospital for a serious illness or emergency.
2006-10-18 12:19:20 · answer #2 · answered by ss 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went to a Medical Clinic, no appointment necessary, they drew blood and checked my thyroid levels.
Cost to see the doctor was $65
blood work was $15
Look for low cost clinic.
Good luck.
I live in the south but I am sure they are everywhere.
2006-10-16 08:21:35 · answer #3 · answered by sideways 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, she needs to contact her county's Department of Health (it might be listed under social services).
If she qualifies (due to no insurance and low income) she can see a doctor for a fee based on her income. It will be a very small amount.
2006-10-16 08:20:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell her to find the county hospital and see if they have an out pt clinic
2006-10-16 08:22:14 · answer #5 · answered by jenniferevans32 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree that the health dept. is a good place to start. If they can't help her, they can tell her where to go.
2006-10-16 08:24:31 · answer #6 · answered by cldb730 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are clinics for indigents. Check for some in your area!
2006-10-16 08:20:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋