my medical insurance won't cover it, because it's from a pre-existing injury. My doc says I need to figure something out VERY fast, because my condition is worsening rapidly. I have 2 herniations impinging nerve roots and am experienceing EXTREME right leg weakness. It's to the point I can't bear weight on it. I have seen surgeons who agree I need surgery asap, but with no insurance covering it, I am S.O.L. Are there any tricks to having them perform surgery on an "emergency" basis? To me, not being able to walk, is pretty darn urgent, but the one ER I went to didn't see that way. If anyone knows any tricks to get this done, or programs that can step in VERY quickly to help I would love to hear about them! I know about SS and such, but that takes months, which I don't have. My doc also said my right leg had started muscle atrophy (I think that was the word), basically my muscle was deteriorating due to my back. Thanks for any info or tricks!
2006-11-09 15:25:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
If your condition is truly urgent like you describe there is absolutely no reason why a reasonable physician or hospital would not proceed with the surgery and make payment arrangements etc. It could be considered malpractice to NOT provide urgent treatment due to payment issues.
Also consider a county hospital or state university hospital if there is one in your area.
I am a physician in the Wash DC area, so if you near here, e-mail me and I can try to assist you.
Good Bless!
2006-11-10 00:03:30 · answer #1 · answered by Syrup 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call your nearest hospital and clinics and ask them what to do. They have ideas of who you can call. If someone does not help try another place until you get help. As far as insurance goes if you had an injury before hand and did fine that should not be an issue. It is the state of you condition since then.
Another thing is to call you social service department and ask them what can be done. Do not settle for nothing. If the person is not helping who answers the phone then ask for their supervisor. Good luck and hope you find a solution real quick.
Also give the Salvation Army and other charities in your area a call.
2006-11-09 15:31:49 · answer #2 · answered by The_answer_person 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know it sounds weird, but hear me out. I've a LOT of friends who go to Mexico to get cheap surgery done, specially when they don't have insurance. Some just go for dentist work, but even my mom considered getting a major surgery over there. (If her insurance didn't aprove her, but they did). I know it sounds extreme, but the prices are ridiculously low there, and at a time when hundreds of thousands are involved, and so will your credit... you might wanna consider it.
2006-11-09 15:31:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I dont know of any insurance or aide that will help you but I wish you all the luck in the world.
2006-11-09 15:44:16 · answer #4 · answered by darlene100568 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what works for me is going to welfare and telling them. if you qualify, and they count your upcomming not working into consideration. That might work. Some states have state insurance.
2006-11-09 15:30:57 · answer #5 · answered by sodomojo44 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't give a damn about you. Now if ya were on welfare you'd have that problem taken care of
2006-11-09 15:28:34 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋