Comments on: Does anyone know how to find a clinic or doctor (low cost of course) for someone who is not insured?

By: ss

ss — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:47:59 +0000

I also am 23 and had this similar situation and have panhypothroidism, which is similar but has other things in addition. When I was soon to be graduating from college I knew I would know longer have my parents' insurance. I went to the doctor a month before I knew it was ending to get a new year long prescription, because I knew it might be some time before I could go back. If she is already off the insurance, then she probably can not do that. With that problem solved, I was more worried about getting hurt somehow. As much as I'm sure you are going to hate to hear this, she might be better off finding a low cost insurance plan or a job that pays health care benefits. With a medical condition, that is only going to increase the already way to inflated costs, if she ever needs to go the doctor or hospital for a serious illness or emergency.
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By: DVgirl

DVgirl — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:25:59 +0000

This is a sorry state of affairs isn’t it, when people who work cannot afford healthcare, but those who sit home on the dole get it free. I would suggest calling the health department in you town to see what options are available. Next would be a county hospital. Most doctors will give a better price for a cash-paying patient who has no insurance. If you call the pharmaceutical companies, they sometimes have "compassionate use" programs whereby they give prescription medications free or at a greatly reduced price to those who cannot afford medication but must have it.

Good luck!
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By: cldb730

cldb730 — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:16:59 +0000

I agree that the health dept. is a good place to start. If they can't help her, they can tell her where to go.
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By: jenniferevans32

jenniferevans32 — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:02:59 +0000

tell her to find the county hospital and see if they have an out pt clinic
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By: sideways

sideways — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:51:59 +0000

I went to a Medical Clinic, no appointment necessary, they drew blood and checked my thyroid levels.
Cost to see the doctor was $65
blood work was $15
Look for low cost clinic.
Good luck.
I live in the south but I am sure they are everywhere.
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By: bmac

bmac — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:33:59 +0000

Yes, she needs to contact her county’s Department of Health (it might be listed under social services).

If she qualifies (due to no insurance and low income) she can see a doctor for a fee based on her income. It will be a very small amount.
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By: Heinz M

Heinz M — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:07:59 +0000

There are clinics for indigents. Check for some in your area!
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