my sister is very poor has no insurance unable to work due to a surgery she needs for spine , this state will not give medical card she has appied for s.s.i has not been approved yet i aafraid she is going to die in very bad pain suffering horriby
2006-12-08 14:59:51 · 6 answers · asked by boltons server 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Insurance
Generally the SSI is so SLOW to process it will take forever and you are absolutely right. She may not have that long. First, Check with a local hospital and let them know her financial status. They may be able to get things started or be able to find a way for her to get the help she really needs. The second place to look would be at one of the following sites that I will list:
Meds 4 the needy @:
http://www.merck.com/merckhelps/
http://www.rxassist.org/
https://www.pparx.org/intro.php
http://www.freemedicinefoundation.com/
www.NewsLibrary.com
I hope that this will help you & her in some way. I know that there are also a number of hospitals that donate for needy children.
Have a great HoLiDaY!!
EdS
2006-12-09 17:31:31 · answer #1 · answered by Eds 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she has no way to get insurance, then you are at the mercy of the hospitals.
You may want to see if she can access a free public health clinic and see if they have any options for her.
She should appeal to the state that did not supply her with a Medicaid card. If she is really poor, she should qualify for one. If not, then something is up and she should be able to qualify for insurance somehow.
2006-12-09 04:10:21 · answer #2 · answered by markmywordz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leave the country, then come in illegally and people will donate to you. They are always willing to donate to overseas children who need complex surgeries, but don't really care about those here.
Seriously, go to the hospital and see how they can help. Or look online for support groups for the particular afflication and see if they can help with fundraising or networking.
2006-12-09 01:15:51 · answer #3 · answered by jerry 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no idea, but if you find out let me know. Sever Red Scoliosis.
2006-12-08 15:07:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anya 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to www.chipin.com and sign-up. Save your sister
2006-12-09 04:04:56 · answer #5 · answered by Jaiprakash Jayenn L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a Catholic, Baptist, or Methodist hospital and see if someone can help you.
2006-12-08 15:02:35 · answer #6 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋