[jennymiles]

#1017994

this is my second run with the idone treatments. the first one i wasnt working so the free health care in texas helped me with treatments but now i have a job so they wont help me. but i dont make alot of money im a single mom of 4 boys. i cant afford the treattments and i cant afford not to have the treatments. i live in east texas does anyone know of a low income clinic that can help me or a phone number to call for help. i dont want this to stop me from living my life the way i want too. i have been refered to a specialist that i cant afford. i dont know wht else to do so please anyone if you can help me. thank you everyone!!

[Ski]

#1062086

Not sure where you stand with your treatment ~ are you still hyperthyroid, or no? There are different things you can do, but the most important thing is knowing your current status, so you can direct your care in the best (and most cost-effective) way.

[Kimberly]

#1062087

Hello – In general, a good option is to contact your state’s Health Department or Welfare Department. Even if you can’t qualify for assistance anymore, sometimes they can be helpful with potential resources. Local hospitals, universities, or medical schools might also be able to provide recommendations. I would also check with your county — some have options for providing care on a sliding scale, based on what you can afford.

If it’s prescription assistance that you need, many drug companies have special programs for patients with financial difficulties. A doctor should be able to get you started with the paperwork.

[mamabear]

#1062088

what do you mean your job will not help you? Do you have healthcare with them if so then did you find out if you have to have the treatment pre-approved with an authorization and then be able to take the treatments. Don’t go by what your HR dept. says, call the ins. company and ask them.

IF you do not have healthcare through your employer then would you be able to go back on state assistance?

What exactly is your employer saying that they will not cover? Do you have the booklet of what is covered? Usually it is in booklet form or now they have it online but your best bet is to find out what the dr’s actually call the treatment and get the code# and call your ins. company and ask for a supervisor(customer service rep probably wont know) or ask to speak to the pre authorization section and find out what is or isn’t covered.

Your employer might not even know to what extent your ins. covers since they probably don’t get asked that question on a daily basis.

It’s worth a shot.

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