Need help with financial part of all this?

[cathylach1]

I had a mammogram and ultrasound done on the 9th of January because I found a lump in my left breast. They say the one I can feel is filled with fluid but they found another that they said would need a biopsy.

My health insurance does not start until the 1st of March and I am quite scared right now about all of this. Most places say that I am under 40 so we can't help you, but what the heck am I suppose to do?

If anyone has any ideas that would be great.

Cathy

[momelke]

I am unemployed and have no insurance. I went to the county clinic to see a doctor and she sent me to the hospital downtown for a mammogram, ultrasound and needle aspiration.

It could possible take quite a while the first time to get in to see a doctor -my wait was 81/2 hours because I was a walk-in. During that time-at least here-my financial information was taken to see if I qualified for a discount according to my income. This is only my experience and I'm sure county clinics vary in their procedures. My cost for each doctor visit or procedure is under five dollars and so are my prescriptions.

I wish you the best!

[japdip]

I'm not sure what being under 40 has to do with anything. You might ask your Dr.s if you could wait until your Ins. is in force to have the biopsy. I'm not sure about coverage even then since you have had testing already. Though it's really none of my business; did you pay for your Mammogram and Ultrasound ?? If not then perhaps the same arrangement could be made for the biopsy if it needs to be done before 3/1. You might try contacting The Susan G. Komen Foundation but since I'm assuming that you work and can afford health insurance I doubt any funding would be available. The last thought would be just arrange a payment plan with the Hospital for the biopsy procedure.  Regards..