Does anyone know of any programs that assitst college students w/o health insurance with medical bills?
I recently had to go to the emergency room and now my bill is over $7500.00. I’m looking for a ‘chairity’ like program that assists college students with no medical insurance.
kittikatti69 posted: 09 Aug at 10:38 am
I’d see about applying for DSHS medical (if you’re in the US). Their qualifications are less stringent if you have excessive medical bills within the past 3 months.
I know my university offers student health insurance (you opt in or out at registration), but it’s not free. I have insurance through my employer, so I’ve never looked to see what it costs.
DSHS is your best bet though. I would imagine they can help you out.
Deb F posted: 09 Aug at 11:35 am
have you tried your medical assistance office in your county. most people dont like to apply for assistance because they dont want to be called a person on welfare but this is what it is for.
crash352005 posted: 09 Aug at 12:19 pm
I don’t know about any emergency type facilities but I do know that Florida Health Clinics are need based organizations. If you do not have income you do not have to pay.
roadrashjohnny posted: 09 Aug at 12:46 pm
You might qualify for Medicaid. You can find out by looking up your local Medicaid office on the internet.
cowofdoom88 posted: 09 Aug at 1:38 pm
Check with your school. My parents coverage does not cover me as a college student attending outside of my parents home state, so my dad and I checked around and found out through the school about a program that gets drugs and some treatment discounted.
I got my eyelid split open playing basketball 2 months ago, and the discount from the program my school recommended cut my bill down to almost nil.
Insurance Biz CT posted: 09 Aug at 2:37 pm
You may be eligible for Medicaid while you’re a student. As far as prior bills, most hospitals have programs to assist those who cannot afford their hospital bills. Contact the Patient Accounts Department and ask about their “Free Bed” qualifications.
zippythejessi posted: 09 Aug at 3:02 pm
Speak to the social workers at the hospital – they can help you with the charity funds, emergency medicaid.
Ziggy posted: 09 Aug at 3:19 pm
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