Is it illegal to be denied healthcare?
Under the ACA, it is illegal for most insurance companies to have exclusions of transition-related care, and it is illegal for most health providers to discriminate against you, like by turning you away or refusing to treat you according to your gender identity.
What happens if you can’t afford health care?
What Can Be Done. There are assistance programs that you may qualify for if you’re unable to pay due to a drop in your income or a change in your family situation. You may qualify for Medicaid and your children may qualify for Children’s Health Insurance Program.
What happens to your health if you dont have health insurance?
Millions of people in the U.S. live without health insurance, a circumstance that can cause people to weigh the need to see a doctor against the cost. Unfortunately, many people will put off or do without medical care because they can’t afford it, a decision that could jeopardize their health.
Where can I get health care if I have no insurance?
To find a health center in your area go to: http://www.hrsa.gov/gethealthcare/affordable/index.html. If you are a member of a federally-recognized American Indian or Alaska Native Tribe, services are also available through the Indian Health Service. No health insurance? This is not a problem for most urgent care facilities.
Is there hope for people with no health insurance?
There is hope! There are a growing number of assistance programs to help those with no health insurance, or those who need assistance paying their premiums or co-payments. Hopefully, the resources and recommendations provided here will help make the decision to stay on top of your health clearer and easier.
What to do if you dont have health care?
In a medical emergency, go to a hospital emergency room. They will not deny care or treatment. Remember the emergency room is for true emergencies, not routine care. Try an urgent care clinic or walk-in clinic. Call ahead and ask how much a visit will cost.
Millions of people in the U.S. live without health insurance, a circumstance that can cause people to weigh the need to see a doctor against the cost. Unfortunately, many people will put off or do without medical care because they can’t afford it, a decision that could jeopardize their health.
Where to go for medical care if you dont have health insurance?
Instead, look for providers who are willing to treat you without health insurance. Many people without insurance rely on the emergency room, but ERs are expensive and often don’t provide the follow-up care you need.
There is hope! There are a growing number of assistance programs to help those with no health insurance, or those who need assistance paying their premiums or co-payments. Hopefully, the resources and recommendations provided here will help make the decision to stay on top of your health clearer and easier.
Where can I get free medical care without insurance?
NeedyMeds. The main purpose of the NeedyMeds website is to help people afford medications without insurance. However, it also maintains a list of free, low-cost, and sliding-scale clinics by location. You can search for medical, dental, mental health, and substance abuse clinics.