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Help paying for medical bills...any ideas or help?

JHough12
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I was diagnosed with VHL in June of 2008 and since then I have had 3 surgeries, two of which were done at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Yesterday when I went to let them make copies of my Medicaid card (for the state of Illinois) they informed me that they do not accept that. So now I have at least $20,000 to pay them and I am currently unemployed due to my condition.

I know of a couple local cancer foundations here in southern illinois but does anyone know of any other helpful ones that could help me cover some of my medical bills or lend some kind of support?

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joyceg98

Go to http://fdncenter.org (the Foundation Center in New York). They have an online database of organizations that give grants to individuals. One of their categories is "emergency funds".

For $9.95 you can get access to the database for a month over the internet, and see what prospects you can find to apply to.

Best wishes,
Joyce

dizzybee

I happened to pick up one of my old Cushing's Newsletters and this info might help you...

"Help with Insurance Issues? Since 1996 the Patient Advocate Foundation has been solving insurance and healthcare access problems. PAF offers assistance to patients with specific issues they are facing with their employer and/or creditor regarding insurance, job retention and/or debt crisis matters relative to their diagnosis of life threatening or debilitating diseases. www.patientadvocate.org or call 1-800-532-5274

Also
"Seeking free or Low Cost Health Care? HRSA Health Resources and Services Administration provides low cost health care. You pay what you can afford to 888-275-4772 http://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov

And
"Over 1000 Free medical clinics, nationwide arranged by state: www.freemedicalcamps.com

I hope this helps you find some help.
Good luck and best of health to you in the new year!!

fer

Hi there - sorry to hear about your situation - good luck on your recovery - a patient of Mayo Clinic told me that Mayo clinic has a foundation could pay your medical bills - you should ask them for more information

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