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occupymybrain

(74 posts) Tue Jan 22, 2013, 02:17 PM Jan 2013

Uninsured in pain

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.

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Uninsured in pain (Original Post) occupymybrain Jan 2013 OP

Go to the ER Texasgal Jan 2013 #1

Agreed. You don't want to take a chance and ignore this. Chorophyll Jan 2013 #3

I'm not in CO but a quick google search came up with these links... riderinthestorm Jan 2013 #2

Please go to the nearest hospital ER and get yourself checked slackmaster Jan 2013 #4

It could be appendicitis or food poisoning libtodeath Jan 2013 #5

Thank you all I will be smart and go to ER occupymybrain Jan 2013 #6

There are no free clinics in Denver? I live in a town of less than 100,000 and we have two. sinkingfeeling Jan 2013 #7

please let us know how things go at the ER and best of luck. cali Jan 2013 #8

Texasgal

(17,048 posts)

1. Go to the ER

Reply to occupymybrain (Original post)

Tue Jan 22, 2013, 02:20 PM

Jan 2013

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)

3. Agreed. You don't want to take a chance and ignore this.

Reply to Texasgal (Reply #1)

Tue Jan 22, 2013, 02:22 PM

Jan 2013

ER will not turn you away.

riderinthestorm

(23,272 posts)

2. I'm not in CO but a quick google search came up with these links...

Reply to occupymybrain (Original post)

Tue Jan 22, 2013, 02:22 PM

Jan 2013

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!