I'm 37 years old, out of work, (couldn't draw unemployment) and have no medical insurance......but NOW, I have a broken arm (fractured my humerus bone), which IS healing. But the ER bills are close to $5,000. Then, I went to the the orthopedic doctor and just to be seen was $500 (up-front), plus $948 for the brace, x-rays, etc. And then, each time I go for a follow-up and additional x-rays, it's another $200 (each visit). Now, when all that isn't enough, I will soon have to start going to physical therapy.*
I'm also starting to fear that the ortho will may refuse any further visits if I don't pay up.
Isn't there ANY sort of federal assistance, medicaid, etc available to me? Most importantly, who do I contact to talk to about this, first.
I had to stop looking for work during the healing and I STILL cannot drive yet. It's only 3 weeks in since my fracture and the money situation (not just from medical bills) but also my general living expenses has me a little freaked out! I don't know where else to turn. I just feel like there has to be some kind of (temporary) financial aid out there.
Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
I'm also starting to fear that the ortho will may refuse any further visits if I don't pay up.
Isn't there ANY sort of federal assistance, medicaid, etc available to me? Most importantly, who do I contact to talk to about this, first.
I had to stop looking for work during the healing and I STILL cannot drive yet. It's only 3 weeks in since my fracture and the money situation (not just from medical bills) but also my general living expenses has me a little freaked out! I don't know where else to turn. I just feel like there has to be some kind of (temporary) financial aid out there.
Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.