When does your coverage run out, vw? Can you get your doctor to prescribe extra so that you can cover the extra time? I had a doc once who would prescribe 40 mg tabs of something on the understanding that I would actually cut them in half, so one month supply actually lasted two months.
My coverage runs out on July 10, which is coming up VERY quickly. And no, my doctor won't do that with my meds. I'm lucky he gives me a month's worth. See, I have this tendency of threatening to OD, so no extra meds for Val.
Interview-ma to vw's mother and Erin. As well as general-ma for vw.
vw, after you've calmed down, maybe on another day when you feel up to it, ask about hardship help or emergency assistance--there's got to be something, somewhere, that would cover the time between one ending and the other starting.
That's what Free Care is supposed to be. But there's just so much damn red tape that I can't seem to cut through.
Oh dear. I wish I had some advice, vw, but all I have is sympathy. THere's a lot of that, though.
P-C, your sister (and brother, from what I remember of stuff you've posted before) is top notch
I love you more than the Sun, the stars, or the moon.
* a google hugs and kisses*
-jiggers
This is just so adorable. P-C, you are good and truly loved, dude!
Oh, P-C. What a sweetie pie she is. How old is she?
14.
P-C, your sister (and brother, from what I remember of stuff you've posted before) is top notch
Yeah, but my parents, not so much. I'm so fucking glad they believe in me.
Ok...gonna go get some food and root beer. I'll talk to you guys later...maybe when I get to work.
If you never want me to tell you anything else they ever say, then just tell me and I wont tell you unless it is like really life or death and they picked out a bride for you.
Wow. For a moment I almost thought they
had already
picked bride because of the "life or death
and
they picked out a bride for you."
Still, your sister sounds like a sweetheart!
That's what Free Care is supposed to be. But there's just so much damn red tape that I can't seem to cut through.
Is your care through Mass. General (or Partners)? They used to have an office called "Patient Financial Services" in the Wang Ambulatory Care Center building. They have specialists who can (or used to be able to) nearly hold your hand through the process. It's to the hospital's advantage to help you out, because they both contribute to the free care pool, and benefit from it, when their reserves are calculated (which is a lot of stuff having to do with JCOA accredidation, that I barely remember).
Wait, here it is:
Patient Financial Services Phone: 617-726-2171 Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am - 5:30pm
Mass General offers several programs for patients who are underinsured or without any insurance coverage. At Patient Financial Services, counselors are available to assist patients with applying for State funded programs such as MassHealth as well as several different Free Care Programs. Counselors are available who specialize with outpatients, inpatients, and emergency room visits. If you would like to apply or would like to know if you are eligible, please contact us by phone or visit one of our sites located in the Outpatient Registration Department or the ground floor of the Wang Ambulatory Care Center.
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You've probably already worked with them, but if you're stuck in some red tape, if you drop in, they might be able to help you. It's been too long since I was at MGH. I suspect I don't have a contact name for you, but if you haven't tried their PFS already, assuming you're their patient, they might be able to help you out.
