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| Aug 28th, 2004 03:34 PM | ||
| glowbelly |
thanks to everyone who replied with advice, but i have it pretty much covered now. i'm going the healthy start (state aid) route until this company decides to hire me full time...which may be never. i really started this thread to hear other people's experiences about obtaining or not having health insurance. you all really need not worry about me giving birth under a bridge. it will not happen. 
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| Aug 26th, 2004 09:56 PM | ||
| Miss Modular |
I'm currently temping at a Hospital, and this morning, I posted Glowbelly's question on our Values Board. The women suggested that you see a doctor and ask him/her about charity care. You'd have to pay it back slowly. Some hospitals offer financial aid, so you might want to look into that, too. If you lived in New York, it would be a lot easier to help you. Now, seriously, folks... How many of us are waiting for Vince Zeb to storm in here, and tell Glowbelly what an irresponsible slut she is, and then make some kind of misogynist joke?  My thoughts are with you, Karen. |
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| Aug 26th, 2004 04:12 PM | ||
| The_Rorschach |
I've nothing to offer financially or informationally, but my thoughts and prayers will be with you Belly. How sad you have to endure what should be such a beautiful experience through such arduous circumstances. Yet in the time I have known you, I've come to the conclusion you are both very clever and extremely resourceful, I've little doubt you will find a way to resolve this situation to your satisfaction. If not, perhaps we can convince Carni to steal an ambulance, retrieve and then deliver you to a Mass. Hospital under an assumed name thereafter whisking you away once labour is concluded. . . . Well, maybe if life were a sitcom anyway. |
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| Aug 25th, 2004 09:18 PM | ||
| Vibecrewangel |
Glow I'll just give you hugs ::hugs:: |
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| Aug 24th, 2004 09:09 PM | ||
| punkgrrrlie10 | and planned parenthood. | |
| Aug 24th, 2004 09:08 PM | ||
| punkgrrrlie10 | No free clinics near you? I would call them and see what they can do. They always give good recommendations even if they can't help you. | |
| Aug 24th, 2004 08:06 PM | ||
| Anonymous | Okay, but glowbelly is well into her 20s. | |
| Aug 24th, 2004 07:34 PM | ||
| El Blanco | NYS is any child without healthcarte is automatically covered. Doesn't matter about parents' income. At least, thats the way I understand it. | |
| Aug 24th, 2004 07:07 PM | ||
| kahljorn | yea, california does under 21. I bet you could get on some sort of welfare insurance, since you're pregnant and all. But i think that's what she was talking about when she said her income has to be a certan amount ;D | |
| Aug 24th, 2004 06:39 PM | ||
| El Blanco | I don't know about maternity benefits, but New York State fully insures everyone under 18. | |
| Aug 24th, 2004 05:20 PM | ||
| davinxtk |
I've only had health insurance for two years out of my entire life, and it was MassHealth. I was 14, 15, and I still didn't go to the doctor, and it's almost impossible to find a dentist that takes MassHealth, so I didn't go. Medicine is for the weak and timid. Boil some water and get lots of towels. (P.S. Really, good luck. I don't have anything helpful to suggest.  )
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| Aug 24th, 2004 04:39 PM | ||
| Daphne |
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| Aug 24th, 2004 04:31 PM | ||
| kahljorn |
fuck that pre-existing bullshit That's what medi-cal did to me, i filled out all the forms while i was in the hospitol, and the social worker was supposed to finish the rest up with my grandma while i was in ECS, but he NEVER CALLED HER. She even left messages, still no calling! So now I have a 10,000 dollar medical bill, which I'll never pay. Ever. Seriously, I'm not paying that shit.
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| Aug 24th, 2004 04:27 PM | ||
| glowbelly |
i can afford health insurance, kahl...it's just that right now, nobody will insure me because i have a pre-existing condition. $1,144.85 a month, however, is out of the question...and that's the only policy that i can buy that will cover the delivery. the point i was trying to make is that according to almost everyone i have talked to, i am better off making less money right now so i can get on this healthy start program. it makes no sense to me whatsoever that there isn't some kind of program that lets you pay into your own insurance. i can afford up to about $250 a month. for an individual policy, that's kind of high, but like i said, pregnancy = pre-existing when it comes to individual policies. |
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| Aug 24th, 2004 04:21 PM | ||
| Anonymous | Especially highchair insurance. It's bad enough if you're a lifeguard. | |
| Aug 24th, 2004 04:20 PM | ||
| EisigerBiskuit | I'm pretty sure I'm ensured. If not, then I would probobably be dead by now after the whole misquito/snake accident. | |
| Aug 24th, 2004 04:17 PM | ||
| kahljorn | No offense, but if y ou can't afford insurance, how are you going to be able to afford insurance for the baby, and baby food, and highchair's and toys? That shit gets expensive. | |
| Aug 24th, 2004 04:06 PM | ||
| hawaiian mage |
While were on the topic, I had a quick question pertaining to this that I've never quite understood.. So I hear about these stories of people being turned away from hospitals becuase they don't have insurance. Do you actually NEED insurance to get treatment at a hospital? Meaning that you can't just pay for it yourself? Give them the money for medication right there. Write a check or give them a credit card. Get a loan at the bank and deal with the bankruptcy later. Any thing like that. Are you not allowed to just spend your own money at the time an accident occures or something? |
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| Aug 24th, 2004 03:01 PM | ||
| Royal Tenenbaum |
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Personally I would check into the hospital with fake information and just hope that I get out of there before they catch on to my fraud. |
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| Aug 24th, 2004 02:35 PM | ||
| AChimp |
THATS IT! Have some G.I. Joes deliver your baby. They are always willing to help out wherever they are needed.
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| Aug 24th, 2004 02:27 PM | ||
| FS |
Someone get Protoclown in here to make a GI Joe reference. 
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| Aug 24th, 2004 02:05 PM | ||
| Preechr |
When you said open enrollment, were you talking about in new private healthcare? COBRA is extendable for up to 18 months, and I heard a rumor that you could opt out until you needed it then opt back in paying up the premiums... That might be even more expensive than just paying for everything out of pocket, but my worry would be that some babies can be much more expensive to deliver than others, and you don't get to pick... I guess that option's viability would depend on how pregant you are, though. You should probably be planning on the most expensive scenario and consider EVERY possible alternative, protecting yourself as much as possible. My sister was in a similar situation, living in Indiana (likely similar to your state in terms of social safety nets,) and she moved down here to Georgia, which is about the best place to be if your pregnant and broke. Throughout your life you'll likely have many jobs. Having a healthy kid is something you won't get a chance to do over. Our system is as it is. There's just no point in risking lives over making a point about it. It should be changed, of course, but that's not to happen in time to do you any good. If Ohio isn't right for you, vote with your feet and protect your family. |
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| Aug 24th, 2004 01:21 PM | ||
| Anonymous | Why aren't you using the avatar I made for you? | |
| Aug 24th, 2004 01:10 PM | ||
| Royal Tenenbaum | LOL, being poor in the States sucks ass. I can't believe this is what it's actually like. How could someone actually continue to stay in such a shitty country? I agree with Chimp and his theory. Come to Canada and have the kid, and then complain to the newspapers. It'll work like a charm. | |
| Aug 24th, 2004 12:51 PM | ||
| AChimp |
Don't Americans have baby showers, too? You just have to invite lots of people so you can get more stuff to sell later.
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