Scripture of the Day:
James 1:2
Count it all joy when you fall
into trials, knowing that the +
testing of your faith produces patience
I was very fortunate that I had wonderful insurance and am a military dependent. My surgeries cost next to nothing and my civilian oncologist is covered as well, with a small co-pay. But so many women are not covered and have no where to turn. I've read some terrible horror stories. The following is a a short article about getting treatment without insurance. The link is at the bottom. If going to this link is not helpful. Then maybe you can find something better on your own. If there is a group out there that you can see your way clear to support with donations so that they can help these women, please give. I know that many are afraid to give because they are not sure the women are actually getting the money they need for treatment. It truly is a conundrum.
Paying for Treatment Without Insurance
Answer: Several government and private organizations help people without medicalinsurance to pay for treatment:
- Begin by contacting the National Cancer Institute's Cancer Information Service at 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237). They have information about how to
get free mammograms, Pap smears, and treatment. - Call your local Social Services Department. You may be eligible for
Medicaid or other programs for low-income women. - Call your local Public Health Department to find out about local health care programs.
- Many hospitals run free clinics where they provide medical care at no or low cost.
- Contact the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation or the American Cancer Society.
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