Joined
·
47 Posts
Here is some GREAT info for uninsured and underinsured individuals. I have learned that there IS help out there for us. We just have to know where to look.
I recently stumbled across this site: http://www.patientadvocate.org
This site helps individuals with chronic health conditions with assistance programs for medical needs and personal emergencies. I sent them an email, and I am registering for their services.
They have also informed me of several other programs to help uninsured or underinsured individuals with chronic health problems.
First, there is http://www.uneedpsi.org
This organization helps individuals PAY health insurance premiums (including COBRA and high risk pool plans). They will also help pay copayments.
Also, there is the http://www.healthwellfoundation.com
This organization also helps with insurance premiums and copays.
I was so surprised to find these sites. How incredible!
Also, I found one more:
http://www.netwish.org
This is a non profit organization that likes to grant "wishes" for up to $500!! Can you imagine?!?!?!
Anyway, these organizations are here to help people who fall through the cracks. Also, you can contact the manufacturer of any medication directly and see if they have a patient assistance program.
The patient advocate foundation (www.patientadvocate.org) offers assistance with just about any kind of crisis. They also have info in dealing with social security disability applications!
Best wishes,
Leslie
__________________
~Leslie~
Roux En Y Gastric Bypass Surgery 9/14/2004
60 lbs gone forever!
Diagnosed with MS 1997
Psoriasis since 1986
Psoriatic Arthritis 2004
I recently stumbled across this site: http://www.patientadvocate.org
This site helps individuals with chronic health conditions with assistance programs for medical needs and personal emergencies. I sent them an email, and I am registering for their services.
They have also informed me of several other programs to help uninsured or underinsured individuals with chronic health problems.
First, there is http://www.uneedpsi.org
This organization helps individuals PAY health insurance premiums (including COBRA and high risk pool plans). They will also help pay copayments.
Also, there is the http://www.healthwellfoundation.com
This organization also helps with insurance premiums and copays.
I was so surprised to find these sites. How incredible!
Also, I found one more:
http://www.netwish.org
This is a non profit organization that likes to grant "wishes" for up to $500!! Can you imagine?!?!?!
Anyway, these organizations are here to help people who fall through the cracks. Also, you can contact the manufacturer of any medication directly and see if they have a patient assistance program.
The patient advocate foundation (www.patientadvocate.org) offers assistance with just about any kind of crisis. They also have info in dealing with social security disability applications!
Best wishes,
Leslie
__________________
~Leslie~
Roux En Y Gastric Bypass Surgery 9/14/2004
60 lbs gone forever!
Diagnosed with MS 1997
Psoriasis since 1986
Psoriatic Arthritis 2004