Randy Said:

What is the best state to get cheap/free medical care for adult? Any states have insurance?

We Answered:

When you don’t have money to get the care you need, here are some free resources for you, read through them, and pick up the phone, and get your needed help.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/finan…
http://ask.hrsa.gov/pc/
http://www.omhrc.gov/templates/browse.as…
http://www.hrsa.gov/help/default.htm
http://www.thefrugallife.com/medicalalte…
http://www.google.com/search?q=Free+Low+…

Free and low cost prescription medication:
http://www.xubex.com/
https://www.pparx.org/Intro.php
http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?section…
http://www.themedicineprogram.com/links.…

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/facts…

Financial Assistance and Other Resources for People With Cancer:Cancer imposes heavy economic burdens on both patients and their families. For many people, a portion of medical expenses is paid by their health insurance plan. For individuals who do not have health insurance or who need financial assistance to cover health care costs, resources are available, including Government-sponsored programs and services supported by nonprofit organizations. Cancer patients and their families should discuss any concerns they may have about health care costs with their physician, medical social worker, or the business office of their hospital or clinic.


This is about FREE hospitalization, if you need it and they WILL help you!
http://www.hrsa.gov/hillburton/default.h…
Hill Burton Hotline
1-800-638-0742
(1-800-492-0359 in Maryland)
In 1946, Congress passed a law that gave hospitals, nursing homes and other health facilities grants and loans for construction and modernization. In return, they agreed to provide a reasonable volume of services to persons unable to pay and to make their services available to all persons residing in the facility’s area. The program stopped providing funds in 1997, but about 300 health care facilities nationwide are still obligated to provide free or reduced-cost care.
http://www.hrsa.gov/help/default.htm
Medicaid is for people under 65, medicare is for the seniors.
How to apply for Medicaid or medicare
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MedicaidEligibili…
http://www.aarp.org/money/lowincomehelp/…

For information about Social Security, Medicare, and disability benefits, call the Social Security Administration at 800-772-1213.
http://www.ssa.gov/

For information about Medicaid, contact your local social service or welfare office. You can also find information about Medicare and Medicaid at www.CMS.gov

How To Pay for Mental Health Services
http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publicati…
http://depression.about.com/cs/findadoc/…
Additional Public Benefits for Families Raising Children: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/finan…
DENTAL HELP:
Free or low cost dental care United States
http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/NR/rdonlyres/53…
http://www.raconline.org/info_guides/den…
FREE AND LOW COST DENTAL HELP FOR DENTURES , BROKEN TEETH , PAIN , ETC.
http://dental-assistance.app-sl-1.aidpag…

Need eyeglasses or eye care?
http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/financiala…
http://www.uniteforsight.org/freeclinics…

Free Mammogram:
http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/nbccedp/
How to Get a Free or Low Cost Pap Smear, The National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program provides free or low cost Pap smears to eligible women across the country. Through this program, uninsured and impoverished women can receive Pap smears at local clinics and doctor's offices.
Here’s a list for every state:
http://cancer.about.com/od/screeningandd…

Where can I go to get free or reduced-cost prenatal care?
You can call this number if you need free birth control help, too!
Women in every state can get help to pay for medical care during their pregnancies. This prenatal care can help you have a healthy baby. Every state in the United States has a program to help. Programs give medical care, information, advice and other services important for a healthy pregnancy.
To find out about the program in your state:
· Call 1-800-311-BABY (1-800-311-2229) This toll-free telephone number will connect you to the Health Department in your area code
· For information in Spanish, call 1-800-504-7081
· Call or contact your local Health Department.

Samantha Said:

Health care for everyone?

We Answered:

Universal health care never went through. There is no free health care for someone your age unless you are on welfare... Your best bet would be to find a free health clinic and at least get a physical once a year (not sure if the free clinics offer this) for now until you can afford insurance.

No, nothing really changed except insurance rates went up. At least nothing very helpful for most people. In a few years, you will have to have insurance, if you don't, you will be penalized. Some other changes include being able to stay on your parent's health insurance plan (if it is though their work) until the age of 26, no maximum lifetime limits, and a few other things.

Willie Said:

Why is a Rasmussen poll showing 60% of americans not ready for health insurance changes and 53% say they?

We Answered:

Most Americans are smart enough to realize that the health care is not "FREE". I pay for my own health care. My company does not provide it for me, but I know that "FREE" health care is bull crap.

Just look at Canada. Why do those people come over to the U.S. for treatment? What, do they just like traveling for medical attention and paying cash?

Willie Said:

Does anyone know of any free services in Pa. for someone that has cancer and no longer has health insurance?

We Answered:

His employer should have offered him the option of keeping the insurance via COBRA. You need to call the insurance company ASAP and find out how his polciy was canceled. Once you explain the situation you should be able to continue the coverage.

You may also find additional resources here.http://www.cancer.org/docroot/home/index…
http://www.insure.com/articles/healthins…

Samantha Said:

Why are Democrats mad at Bush for giving free health care to those that need it?

We Answered:

You lost every one with all your words.

Teresa Said:

How soon after the Health Care Reform law goes into effect, will insurance carriers start getting bailouts?

We Answered:

It would be my best guess that the private health care insurers will start to abandon the health care policies before the new limitations go into full effect. The public option will have to be addressed to cover the vacuum left by their removal of private policies. That will eventually become the only option available. The public option was abandoned with the knowledge the private insurance companies could not withstand the added costs of the new requirements and that it would eventually have to be added. The only other option would be for the government to cover the cost variance and guarantee the insurers a limited profit. That would require more bureaucratic involvement in private industry and more costs incurred by the administration of those funds.