Archive for the 'Other - Diseases' Category

Where do I go for medical help without health insurance if it’s not a emergency?

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

thor asked: I have a cyst on my ear lobe which has becomed really swollen and infected. It is causing a great deal of pain. I’m currently in-between insurance. In my city the bill to see a Dr. without insurance4 is arround 150-200 dollars. I live on a shoestring budget and that’s alot of money [...]

How can I get medical insurance for my adult daughter who is addicted to Suboxzone or treatment for it?

Sunday, February 1st, 2009

valpogal asked: She began taking her husband’s pain medication while he was dying from testicular cancer and became addicted to opiates. That was the only way she could cope with the barrage of bill collectors, his pain and their 3 children. After he died, she lost their home, insurance, their cars, everything and now lives [...]

How can I get medical insurance for my adult daughter who is addicted to Suboxzone or treatment for it?

Sunday, February 1st, 2009

valpogal asked: She began taking her husband’s pain medication while he was dying from testicular cancer and became addicted to opiates. That was the only way she could cope with the barrage of bill collectors, his pain and their 3 children. After he died, she lost their home, insurance, their cars, everything and now lives [...]

How can I get myself into an inpatient treatment center for eating disorders without insurance?

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

Natalie S asked: I have an eating disorder (binge eating disorder) and need to go into an inpatient rehab treatment center. Problem is I don’t have any insurance or money. Does anyone know of any programs that offer financial aid or any treatment facilities that take people on with out insurance and if so under [...]

How can I get myself into an inpatient treatment center for eating disorders without insurance?

Friday, January 30th, 2009

Natalie S asked: I have an eating disorder (binge eating disorder) and need to go into an inpatient rehab treatment center. Problem is I don’t have any insurance or money. Does anyone know of any programs that offer financial aid or any treatment facilities that take people on with out insurance and if so under [...]

How much does a colonoscopy cost before insurance is applied?

Saturday, January 24th, 2009

Deborah B asked: My insurance doesn’t cover this procedure. How much does it cost? The doctor’s office won’t tell me what a simple screening costs.Solve Your Credit

Can being a living kidney donor affect my chances of getting health insurance later in life?

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009

alana_md asked: I am planning on donating one of my kidneys to my best friend in the near future. All testing has shown that we would be a great match (yay!). My concern is that once I do go through with the donation, will it affect my ability to get health insurance [...]