I had a miscarriage two years ago and I am having the same feelings now. I just started a great job on Monday and have no insurance. When I had my other miscarriage, I did have insurance and my bill was only $50, when the actual cost was around $5K. I am having the same symptoms as before; sharp pains in the stomach and fresh blood. My husband wants to go to the ER but we really cant afford that. Does anyone know how not having insurance works in the state of Florida? I was thinking maybe we can get a referral and go to some sort of clinic. Please answer quickly because we don't know what to do?!
2007-04-05 17:41:43 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
We are leaving for the ER now...Thanxs!!
2007-04-05 17:58:27 · update #1
When you don’t have money to get the care you need:
Where can I go to get free or reduced-cost prenatal care?
You can call this number if you need free birth control help, too!
Women in every state can get help to pay for medical care during their pregnancies. This prenatal care can help you have a healthy baby. Every state in the United States has a program to help. Programs give medical care, information, advice and other services important for a healthy pregnancy.
To find out about the program in your state:
· Call 1-800-311-BABY (1-800-311-2229) This toll-free telephone number will connect you to the Health Department in your area code
· For information in Spanish, call 1-800-504-7081
· Call or contact your local Health Department.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/financialassistance.html
http://ask.hrsa.gov/pc/
http://www.omhrc.gov/templates/browse.aspx?lvl=2&lvlID=18
http://www.hrsa.gov/help/default.htm
http://www.thefrugallife.com/medicalalternative.html
http://www.google.com/search?q=Free+Low+Cost+Medical+Health+Services+&hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&start=10&sa=N
Free and low cost prescription medication:
http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?section=about_medications&Template=/ContentManagement/contentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=19169
http://www.themedicineprogram.com/links.html
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/support/financial-assistance
Financial Assistance and Other Resources for People With CancerCancer imposes heavy economic burdens on both patients and their families. For many people, a portion of medical expenses is paid by their health insurance plan. For individuals who do not have health insurance or who need financial assistance to cover health care costs, resources are available, including Government-sponsored programs and services supported by nonprofit organizations. Cancer patients and their families should discuss any concerns they may have about health care costs with their physician, medical social worker, or the business office of their hospital or clinic.
This is about FREE hospitalization, if you need it and they WILL help you!
http://www.hrsa.gov/hillburton/default.htm
Hill Burton Hotline
1-800-638-0742
(1-800-492-0359 in Maryland)
In 1946, Congress passed a law that gave hospitals, nursing homes and other health facilities grants and loans for construction and modernization. In return, they agreed to provide a reasonable volume of services to persons unable to pay and to make their services available to all persons residing in the facility’s area. The program stopped providing funds in 1997, but about 300 health care facilities nationwide are still obligated to provide free or reduced-cost care.
http://www.hrsa.gov/help/default.htm
Medicaid is for people under 65, medicare is for the seniors.
How to apply for Medicaid or medicare
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MedicaidEligibility/
http://www.aarp.org/money/lowincomehelp/applying_for_medicaid.html
For information about Social Security, Medicare, and disability benefits, call the Social Security Administration at 800-772-1213.
http://www.ssa.gov/
For information about Medicaid, contact your local social service or welfare office. You can also find information about Medicare and Medicaid at www.CMS.gov
How To Pay for Mental Health Services
http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/KEN98-0050/default.asp
http://depression.about.com/cs/findadoc/a/freelowcosttx.htm
Additional Public Benefits for Families Raising Children: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/financialassistance.html
DENTAL HELP:
Free or low cost dental care United States
http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/NR/rdonlyres/53F91091-23DB-47F3-8782-6572C33F9D42/0/LowCostFactsheet.pdf
http://www.raconline.org/info_guides/dental/dentalfaq.php
FREE AND LOW COST DENTAL HELP FOR DENTURES , BROKEN TEETH , PAIN , ETC.
http://dental-assistance.app-sl-1.aidpage.com/dental-assistance/
Need eyeglasses or eye care?
http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/financialaid.asp
http://www.uniteforsight.org/freeclinics.php
How to Get a Free or Low Cost Pap Smear, The National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program provides free or low cost Pap smears to eligible women across the country. Through this program, uninsured and impoverished women can receive Pap smears at local clinics and doctor's offices.
Here’s a list for every state:
http://cancer.about.com/od/screeninganddiagnosis/a/freepapsmear.htm
2007-04-09 14:22:06 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh sweetie go to the ER. Tell them you have no insurance. HCAP (A grant from the state to help cover uninsured patient care) as well as temporary medicaid will fall into play because you are PREGNANT. Make sure you tell them you have no insurance- if it's late and no social worker is available, they will have one speak with you at a later time.
Now- especially- its extremely important that you get help. If you are not miscarrying, and I pray you are not- something else could be going on.
Best of luck... and GO GO GO right now!
2007-04-05 17:48:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to the ER pronto. Your baby is more important that $$. Im sure Florida must have some kind of emergency state aid, especially for pregnant women. (otherwise there would be many women not receiving prenatal care) . Dont worry about it- just GO!
2007-04-05 17:54:57 · answer #3 · answered by bombmomof2 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
most free or low cost clinics are open only a few hours a day, or just a couple days a week....its probally best to go to the ER and apply for financial aid through the hospital.....if you qualify, most of the bill will be taken care of through the hospital....i hope you are ok, take care of yourself and dont worry about the bill, your health is much more important!
2007-04-05 17:46:41 · answer #4 · answered by superyduperymommy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2017-03-02 04:12:34 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-17 14:45:21 · answer #6 · answered by rich 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the ER now. Your health is far more important than the bill for services. Also, the services you need might not be the same as they were the last time. You just won't know until you get there.. and it's not worth taking a chance. You're at risk, and you need to be seen.
Please take care.
2007-04-05 17:48:24 · answer #7 · answered by Amy S 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
How much does this baby mean to you?An ER bill? More than that? How much are you willing to sacrifice?You know...you can always make more money, but you can never bring a life back!!! Think about it..it`s still a human`s life even if it`s not born yet!!
2007-04-05 17:48:42 · answer #8 · answered by HC 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to the ER! They cannot refuse to see you even if you cant pay. They will bill you but worry about that later. GO!
good luck
2007-04-05 17:46:23 · answer #9 · answered by samira 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Okay, do you think it is more important to save $5k or to save your life? Do you not realise that women can hemorrage from miscarriages and die????
GO TO THE HOSPITAL
2007-04-05 17:56:12 · answer #10 · answered by sandilp72 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Go to the Er and let them bill you. You may need some kind of treatmemt
2007-04-05 17:45:41 · answer #11 · answered by LilStar_Mom_of_3 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋