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Janegel posted:
Guys, I am scared. I am pretty sure I have a life-threatening condition - probably a blood clot/DVT in my leg. I have bruise that wouldn't go away and now that same leg keeps swelling up to twice its size and my whole leg hurts. I am not the kind of person afraid to go to the doctor, I would rush right there if I had insurance, but I have not had insurance since I have been unemployed the last couple of years. (Well, I have minimal part-time employment, but it wouldn't pay medical bills, it barely pays any bills.) I don't want to die from an embolism because I didn't have insurance. Where can I go? Is there any place I can get truly free healthcare? Someone please point me in the right direction. I am really afraid. Thank you.
1 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:How do I get emergency medical care without insurance?Guys, I am scared. I am pretty sure I have a life-threatening condition - probably a blood clot/DVT in my leg. I have bruise that wouldn't go away and now that same leg keeps swelling up to twice its size and my whole leg hurts. I am not the kind of person afraid to go to the doctor, I would rush right there if I had insurance, but I have not had insurance since I have been unemployed the last couple of years. (Well, I have minimal part-time employment, but it wouldn't pay medical bills, it barely pays any bills.) I don't want to die from an embolism because I didn't have insurance. Where can I go? Is there any place I can get truly free healthcare? Someone please point me in the right direction. I am really afraid. Thank you.
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Katie_MomOf3 responded:
Hi Janegel

My suggestion is to visit the local emergency room. You can check out most hospitals polices online. At our local emergency room, a patient must see a doctor and be treated before any insurance information can be collected. Also, for patients who do not have insurance, our hospital has a "charity care program" where patients fill out an application and take the appropriate papers to the hospital and wait for approval. I have seen patients who were approved for 100% coverage for 3 years.

The policy is different at most "express" medical centers, where co-payment is due up front. But, from my understanding, a public ER cannot turn away patients regardless of insurance.

Please take care of yourself and try to get seen as soon as possible. Time could be of the essence.
Report This| Share this:How do I get emergency medical care without insurance?Hi Janegel<br /><br />My suggestion is to visit the local emergency room. You can check out most hospitals polices online. At our local emergency room, a patient must see a doctor and be treated before any insurance information can be collected. Also, for patients who do not have insurance, our hospital has a "charity care program" where patients fill out an application and take the appropriate papers to the hospital and wait for approval. I have seen patients who were approved for 100% coverage for 3 years. <br /><br />The policy is different at most "express" medical centers, where co-payment is due up front. But, from my understanding, a public ER cannot turn away patients regardless of insurance. <br /><br />Please take care of yourself and try to get seen as soon as possible. Time could be of the essence.
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