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I woke this morning with a sharp pain in my side and decided I better get it checked out. After about two hours of searching and calling I found zero places that could help me with the amount of money I have. I did set up a appointment with a financial person to get approved for a clinic but that wont be until the Feb 11th and after i'm approved I have to Wait two to three months to make an appointment with a doctor. It's disturbing to say the least. So I sit here in pain waiting for some appointment that is months away. I have checked insurance prices just in case. Is there something that that iv missed that says a deductible has to be 10,000 because that's almost all I see.
I cant wait for the Affordable health care act to go into full effect. I don't know what to do as I don't want to go to the er unless its unbearable pain. This is a horrid feeling knowing that there are thousands that could be helping me but insurance and money gets in the way. I'm sad now and kinda feel worthless.
I figured maybe the smart people at DU could give some advice.
peace.
Texasgal
(17,048 posts)and then work out a payment plan with the hospital.
You maybe acute!
Many ERs today have what they call a "fast track" it's when a PA see's you, gets you diagnosed and treated quicker and cheaper.
Chorophyll
(5,179 posts)ER will not turn you away.
riderinthestorm
(23,272 posts)The first clinic is completely free but only open one day/week.
Denver Rescue Mission Clinic
3501 E. 46th Avenue
Denver, CO 80216
Phone: 303.297.1815
e-mail: info@denrescue.org
In addition, you can click on the link below for a list of medical clinics. Most of these places operate on a sliding scale. Some of them are completely free if you meet certain income standards, and otherwise they have a small charge. You will have to call the ones near you to check to see which if any in your area will give you free care.
http://www.needymeds.org/free_clinics.ta
Meanwhile, don't forget about Medicaid and CICP, the Colorado program for the "medically indigent"
http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/HCP
Hope you can find some help. K & R and hopefully some Denver folks will chime in. Hang in there!
slackmaster
(60,567 posts)You could have something dangerous, such as acute appendicitis or a strangulated hernia.
Worry about the money later. Your health is more important.
libtodeath
(2,888 posts)go to the er.