
Help Cover Medical Expenses for Urgent Care
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I have had health insurance for years and have rarely ever used it. Now I find myself needing it only to find out my deductible is so high I cannot afford to pay it. Even with the high deductible, my insurance only covers 50%.
I went to my PCP because I was having numbness and tingling in both hands. I was referred to both a Cardiologist and a Pulmonologist. Each visit with each office is costing me $75 a visit.
I've had CT chest scans, a heart monitor for 5 days, and a 6-minute walk test so far and still need an echo, stress test, and sleep study done.
I was ordered to be placed on oxygen 24/7. The equipment is $180 a month because of both the deductible of $4500 not being met and the fact that my insurance only pays 50% after the deductible.
The CT chest showed 3 spots on my left lung. This morning I had 1 of the spots biopsied. I have to wait for those results to see what my next step will be.
The Pulmonologist also believes I have obstructive sleep apnea so I will need a CPAP as well.
I also have an MRI scheduled to see the extent of damage to my cervical spine. This is what they believe is causing the numbness in both hands.
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Patty King Griswold
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Ocean Springs, MS