No health insurance, where to go?

[surferstar]

Hey guys my glute is huge right now been that way for the past 3 days, can't really walk or sit. Where do you go if you don't have health insurance? Walk in? Emergency room? And what do you tell the Doc? What questions should I ask before letting him know? Thanks guys

 

[scout69]

I do not have insurance and had an anxiety attack yesterday and went to the ER They will give you a number for charaty care they will help you with any medical bills and set up reasonable payment plans for anything you do have to pay

 

[BigCracker]

Look up health care-immediate care or urgent care centers. Most take $$$-some are open 24 hrs. Don't wait any longer. Go!!!! Before you start getting sick/feverish!!!! If you get staph you're so fucked.

 

[Mr.X]

Hey guys my glute is huge right now been that way for the past 3 days, can't really walk or sit. Where do you go if you don't have health insurance? Walk in? Emergency room? And what do you tell the Doc? What questions should I ask before letting him know? Thanks guys

if it's bad go to the emergency room ASAP! your health is more important.

 

[glennds]

you can go anywhere you want but you gonna have to out of pocket. bring your credit card. if you have to go the emergency room expect to pay a lot more than a regular office visit. do you have a doctor you can see?

if you have any abcess and need minor surgery to drain will cost you about $300 or $400 depending on where you are. you will be prescribed an antibiotic, like penicillin, which should not cost too much since problaby will be a generic.

surfer how old are you? i am an insurance man. if you are young, in 20s, you can get decent health coverage for about $50/month thru blue cross. in CA anyhow. good luck.

 

[BigCracker]

I do not have insurance and had an anxiety attack yesterday and went to the ER They will give you a number for charaty care they will help you with any medical bills and set up reasonable payment plans for anything you do have to pay

Not in my state-unless you're about to fucking die, bleeding out of your eyes and ears they'll turn you away with no insurance.

BTW-if you go to the ER-your bill won't be less than $1000-so avoid that if possible.

 

[scout69]

I had an abcess before went to may regular doctor was 63 dollars for the visit gave me a script for antibiotics and it was gone in like 5 days but you need to get this shit treated early or your going to be stuck getting it drained and all this other shit than you'll be spending money

 

[glennds]

Not in my state-unless you're about to fucking die, bleeding out of your eyes and ears they'll turn you away with no insurance.

BTW-if you go to the ER-your bill won't be less than $1000-so avoid that if possible.

gotta respectfully disagree here. they wont turn you away if you have a credit card. or cash. you cant blame health care facilities for not wanting to give away their services for free. they are a business with overhead, staff, etc.

an ER bill can be less than $1000. shouldnt cost that much for an abcess.

 

[BigCracker]

if it's bad go to the emergency room ASAP! your health is more important.

True dat. BTW-just be honest with the Dr. Call 1st and let them know what's up. If they don't make you feel 100% comfortable about getting treatment call around until you find someone that does. If it's not bad, expect to get a shot of antibiotics and have it lanced/drained. You'll get an RX for more antibiotics. I had an abcess in my tri years ago-the visit to urgent care was about $250. If you really wanna be a tight ass, don't fill the RX the Dr gives you and buy the fish meds at PetCo instead. It's the same shit, but a lot less expensive.

 

[BigCracker]

gotta respectfully disagree here. they wont turn you away if you have a credit card. or cash. you cant blame health care facilities for not wanting to give away their services for free. they are a business with overhead, staff, etc.

an ER bill can be less than $1000. shouldnt cost that much for an abcess.

In AZ they'll want cash up front or proof of available funds on the CC. Last time I heard an ER visit was $500 just to walk through the door here. Then add cost of treatment , meds, can easily go over $1000.