Tips and ideas about staying healthy and saving money with healthcare.
Qualifying for Medicaid?This is a page about qualifying for Medicaid. Medicaid provides medical coverage for specific groups of low income citizens.
Paying a Large Dental BillThis is a page about paying a large dental bill. Having to pay a large dental bill can be very frustrating and stressful for many people on a lower or fixed income.
Using Community ClinicsThis is a page about using community clinics. Community clinics provide a medical care option to low income individuals and families. They offer free or low cost care and medications to their patients.
Grants for Costs Not Paid By Medicare?Medicare is an important program designed to assist with medical care and costs, however, it does not cover all of your expenses. This is a page about grants for costs not paid by Medicare.
Medi Cal Supplemental Patient Assistance Programs?I too am scheduled for cataract surgery and am looking for assistance to cover costs MediCal doesn't cover. There must be a solution for someone who is low income, disabled, and on SSI. Any direction would be greatly appreciated.
Medical Assistance for Someone on a Fixed Income?I need to have cataract surgery. My insurance does not cover all of it. Are there resourses to help cover the portions not paid bu my insurance? I'm on a fixed income.
Saving Money on Ileostomy Supplies?This is a page about saving money on ileostomy supplies. Specialized medical supplies can be quite expensive.
Saving Money on Medical CareThis is a page about saving money on medical care. The cost of medical care is skyrocketing every year.
Medical Help for Persons Over 65?I have never had Blue Cross I don't think. Now I am 65 and need help with prescriptions and my glasses haven't been changed for almost 5 years. My old age pension is only $276.00 a month and I can't afford anything although it seems a lot is going wrong over the past 5 years or so.
Financial Help for Buying Natural Supplements?InsuliteLabs.com has a natural PCOS plan that helps many symptoms. The system works much better than drugs. reversing some things. However, it is almost $100 a month.
Finding Financial Assistance for the Cost of Prescription Supplements?I am seeing a doctor who specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. My medicaid covers the cost of the scrips, but not the doctor fees. I need assistance in purchasing the added supplements he prescribes for me which I'm finding difficult to pay for.
Medicare Supplemental Insurance?I am under 65 and had to retire because of health issues. I am looking for a supplement insurance to my medicare, not an advantage plan, just a supplement. I'm having a hard time finding one I can afford because I'm under 65. Does anyone know of a plan?
Financial Assistance for Prescription Strength Vitamins?My doctor recently diagnosed me as vitamin D deficient. She prescribed 50,000 (USP units) vitamin D capsules, with instructions to take two per week. Neither Medicare nor Medicaid will pay the $14-$15 cost. I've taken one capsule a week trying to make the Rx last.
Canadian Governmental Assistance for Dental Bills?Who, in our Government, can help us pay a $1400.00 emergency dental bill when you don't qualify for welfare and you aren't on disability? I only get 2 days a week of work. Please any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Reducing the Cost of Orthodontia?Does anyone have a tip on how to reduce the cost of orthodontia? I have three kids and was just quoted a total of $15,000! Even with insurance, that is way more than we can afford.
Health Insurance Options for 25 Year Old?I am 25 yrs. old. I am a full-time student and only work part-time. I think I am too old for Medic-aid. What are some other options? If I have to go to the crowded health department, I will. I've been without insurance for over 2 years so I'm pushing my luck. Keep in mind, I don't have the money to pay for a plan.
A Healthier Approach to Medical CostsNobody enjoys the hassle of medical insurance and its paperwork, claims, and denials, yet it's one of those things that one appreciates most when it isn't there. There are ways to save money on those parts of the claims that aren't paid, however.
Mail Order PrescriptionsPlace a written reminder on a calendar immediately after opening your mail order medicine to let you know when you need to reorder. This is great especially for mail order scripts which many of us have for our maintenance medicine.
Shopping Around for Prescription DrugsOne of our readers shares her experience with shopping around for prescription drugs and her savings as a result! Click on the link above to read.
BCBS VS Medicare?I'm on Social Security. I have BCBS thru my wife's work. Is it necessary to carry Medicare?
Qualifying for Medicaid?I'm married and just found out I'm pregnant. Me and my husband work at Subway and we only make around $1300 a month between us. Do we make too much to be approved?
Medicare vs Health Insurance?I will be 65 and have applied for Medicare. I retired early, but am unsure if I will still have coverage by BSBC which was the insurance carried by my former employer.
Inexpensive Dental Treatment Without Insurance?I am here on a business and tourism trip. I'm not holding dental insurance. I have been suffering from a toothache and gum bleeding. But I don't know where to approach. Also I cannot afford expensive treatment.
Medicare Dental Coverage?I am a 44 year old single mother on Social Security. I have teeth that have cracked and I lost two. I am in need of the root to be pulled and that has been over due a year. I am in severe pain. Is there any help with dental through Medicare? I have Medicare through Social Security Disability.
Arranging Payments on a Large Dental Bill?I went to a new dentist and had work done in December of 2016. I had insurance for that month, but I added cleaning for my teeth, and even with insurance it ran up my bill to over $1545.00. They took and wrote off some x-rays.
