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I have recently become permanently disabled and as a result can no longer work but I am waiting for my disability benefits case to be concluded. I currently suffer from Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Raynaud's Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis, four compressed discs, complex rotational scoliosis, severe Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease amongst others. I have applied for public assistance although that case is now being processed. I rely on my own private vehicle for mobility as I am on a time constraint of 1-1/2 hours within which to arrive at and return from any destination as that is the amount of time that I can sit and/or stand at any given time due to my conditions. I also suffer from severely compromised balance because of my conditions which restricts me from crowded situations and public transportation. Having my own vehicle is my only form of mobility because it comes out cheaper than affording taxi service which subtract from what I accomplish within a 1-1/2 hour time period due to the wait time involved. I need some monetary assistance to close this gap as I will no longer have any way to travel once my care is gone. I am about to lose my car and my other property in storage as I am not able to pay any of these bills by the end of this month. I am from Yonkers, New York.
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You may be able to get some short term help while waiting for that disability to kick in. The public assistance should go a long way for you.
As far as car transportation assistance, this is not as common but you can definitely call around to different agencies and charities to ask for advice and see if they offer aid.
In Yonkers NY try calling the Westchester community action agency at (914) 592-5600
Another place to call for information and possible financial advice is Catholic Charities of Westchester, Yonkers and Port Chester Dial 914-476-2700
Usually these types of places can arrange for transportation for doctor appointments and medical emergencies.
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I am an ex- dental hygienist who contacted Hepatitis in 1990 before they knew what it was. Finally after years and years of being ill on and off they found it and it had been taking it's toll over the years. It stayed away for a while until the last couple of years and I am told that is par for the course after around 30 years. My problems began last year rather heavily and have continued with no help to help me. I am on disability and saw a doctor in Houston who was going to do a Liver Transplant but I did not meet the full criteria. Then I found I have a lot of problems with my teeth and $5,000 at that give or take. I cannot afford this and those bills at all and he will not treat me at all until the teeth are taken care of and still thinks it will be so hard at this point and am now at Cirrhosis. I recently had a bone infection in my mouth where two teeth came out and another one did too and not feeling too good about myself and am astounded at the care I am getting! No one will help me without the money upfront and I do not have it. We lost everything in 2007 due to a representative who sold me the Medicare Advantage Plan and I was told by the company he could lose his license but they did not one thing to him and he did fraud and twisting. Medicare made two major mistakes and they will not help, which all that did was ruin us and we lost it all and yet were eligible for Medicaid and never told when I begged for help and at the state level and letter after letter! All I hear is they want money upfront first even if they do discount it? My husband is also on disability for anxiety and other problems and we were doing so well at one time and had no clue there were things out there and lost over $125,000 of our money, lost the car and all credit to help us pull out of this and what can we do for help??? I know we are not alone in this but I have never asked at all and now being turned away.
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We we have information on clinics in Houston, and other medical programs too. Not not sure if something like Hepatitis is covered or not, but the point being you will need to call the resources we have listed. How did Medicare mess up? If the government failed you, then maybe speak to an attorney too, and many offer free legal aid. Yes, some places will want some type of funds upfront. Fairly common. But usually not much needs to be paid up front. The listing of medical bill assistance programs and resources are here.

Virginiabeach wrote:I am an ex- dental hygienist who contacted Hepatitis in 1990 before they knew what it was. Finally after years and years of being ill on and off they found it and it had been taking it's toll over the years. It stayed away for a while until the last couple of years and I am told that is par for the course after around 30 years. My problems began last year rather heavily and have continued with no help to help me. I am on disability and saw a doctor in Houston who was going to do a Liver Transplant but I did not meet the full criteria. Then I found I have a lot of problems with my teeth and $5,000 at that give or take. I cannot afford this and those bills at all and he will not treat me at all until the teeth are taken care of and still thinks it will be so hard at this point and am now at Cirrhosis. I recently had a bone infection in my mouth where two teeth came out and another one did too and not feeling too good about myself and am astounded at the care I am getting! No one will help me without the money upfront and I do not have it. We lost everything in 2007 due to a representative who sold me the Medicare Advantage Plan and I was told by the company he could lose his license but they did not one thing to him and he did fraud and twisting. Medicare made two major mistakes and they will not help, which all that did was ruin us and we lost it all and yet were eligible for Medicaid and never told when I begged for help and at the state level and letter after letter! All I hear is they want money upfront first even if they do discount it? My husband is also on disability for anxiety and other problems and we were doing so well at one time and had no clue there were things out there and lost over $125,000 of our money, lost the car and all credit to help us pull out of this and what can we do for help??? I know we are not alone in this but I have never asked at all and now being turned away.
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I am a 33 year old Disabled Single Mom. I have been diagnosed with High Blood Pressure, All over Chronic Pain, Tingling, Peripheral Neropathy, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Asthma. ( Migraine Tension Cluster Headaches), Swelling all over the body, Stiffness, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Carpel Tunnel Syndrome, Burning, Numbness, Lumps on the bottom of both hands and Feet, Major Feet Problems. I have had foot surgery on the left foot and my doctor says we are not done on the left foot that he needs to remove the loose screws and maybe take some Joints out of my foot and than after he is done with the right foot than he wants to do the left foot and that who knows what is wrong with it. I am on S S I i currently receive 317.00 a month I have a 3 year old son. He is also on S S I and current receive 756.00 a month because he is a special needs child he was born with Hypothonia which is low muscle tone also is diagnose with Global Developmental Delay. and than he is deaf in the left ear the ear canal didn't develop . He wears a Bone Conduction Hearing Aide to stimulate the cochlea so eventually they can do Reconstructive Surgery to make his left ear look normal and than the surgery to wear she can hear. He also has a speech impairment he does speech therapy at Providence Speech and earing 2xs a week Individual and than at schools he does Group Therapy. My father is 54 years old and is Disabled due to wearing OXYGEN 24/7 days a week. We turned in his S S D I Application September 1 2011
The doctors have diagnosed him with Congestive Heart Failure. Last Sept 2010 he had to have a Open Heart Surgery Double Bypass and Aortic Valve Replacement Last Oct 2010. He was hospitalized due to Fluid Built up on Both Sides he was also on the C PAP Machine for 24 hours in The I C U at Easter Med Hospital Last April 2010 I had to call the Paramedics and Fire Department came to our apartment due to my dad having Hallucinations I dealt with that for 12 hours straight and than called the Dr and asked him what to do. the Dr advised me on taking him to the Hospital so I tried to get him to walk and him couldn't I also tried to lift him and support him in walking and he was weak and just went down on his bed so I call the Paramedics. They came and took him to the hospital for me when he was released he was sent home on Oxygen and now it has been a year and he is not getting any better. I am no longer having his medications that he desperately needs to help his heart because we have no insurance He is suppose on a lot of medications and I cant afford to buy them so we do with out. I am waiting to see if he will be accepted for M S I I just applied for my dad on that Last Month so now all i can do is wait and see.My dad only Receives 200.00 in Food Stamps and My son and I combined now Receives 1,073.00 a month and we live in a 2 bedroom apt and my rent is 1,110 a month I am suppose to sign a lease and I'm scared too because I don't know where the rent is coming from month to month. If I sign the lease than my rent will only be 1,225.00 but the lease is for a year. I am desperate for someone to help me and my family I am devastated because it is Christmas and my son will not get anything this year from me and he understands it I go to different places that gives food out so we can survive. Community Action Partnership just paid my Electric Bill because it was going to get Disconnected and I cant have that because of my father being on Oxygen I am Disabled and Can not work I know I need to but my health will not let me do any kind because as i sit here writing this email it hurts me a lot and my hands and feet r swollen and very painful right now I live in Austin Texas.
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That is quite an extensive listing of medical assistance that you need, and quite a message. Whether you have pain, depression, or other aid, then use our main medical bill and debt site. It can be located here.
http://needhelppayingbills.com/html/hel ... bills.html
Now items like heart surgery are very intense, so you need to see a specialist, which may not be free. And in general , do whatever the doctor says, and also ask them for charity care program(s) and financial aid. Ask the hospital bill department too. Maybe some government resources can help, and ask the billing department this too.
Joaquin wrote:I am a 33 year old Disabled Single Mom. I have been diagnosed with High Blood Pressure, All over Chronic Pain, Tingling, Peripheral Neropathy, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Asthma. ( Migraine Tension Cluster Headaches), Swelling all over the body, Stiffness, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Carpel Tunnel Syndrome, Burning, Numbness, Lumps on the bottom of both hands and Feet, Major Feet Problems. I have had foot surgery on the left foot and my doctor says we are not done on the left foot that he needs to remove the loose screws and maybe take some Joints out of my foot and than after he is done with the right foot than he wants to do the left foot and that who knows what is wrong with it. I am on S S I i currently receive 317.00 a month I have a 3 year old son. He is also on S S I and current receive 756.00 a month because he is a special needs child he was born with Hypothonia which is low muscle tone also is diagnose with Global Developmental Delay. and than he is deaf in the left ear the ear canal didn't develop . He wears a Bone Conduction Hearing Aide to stimulate the cochlea so eventually they can do Reconstructive Surgery to make his left ear look normal and than the surgery to wear she can hear. He also has a speech impairment he does speech therapy at Providence Speech and earing 2xs a week Individual and than at schools he does Group Therapy. My father is 54 years old and is Disabled due to wearing OXYGEN 24/7 days a week. We turned in his S S D I Application September 1 2011
The doctors have diagnosed him with Congestive Heart Failure. Last Sept 2010 he had to have a Open Heart Surgery Double Bypass and Aortic Valve Replacement Last Oct 2010. He was hospitalized due to Fluid Built up on Both Sides he was also on the C PAP Machine for 24 hours in The I C U at Easter Med Hospital Last April 2010 I had to call the Paramedics and Fire Department came to our apartment due to my dad having Hallucinations I dealt with that for 12 hours straight and than called the Dr and asked him what to do. the Dr advised me on taking him to the Hospital so I tried to get him to walk and him couldn't I also tried to lift him and support him in walking and he was weak and just went down on his bed so I call the Paramedics. They came and took him to the hospital for me when he was released he was sent home on Oxygen and now it has been a year and he is not getting any better. I am no longer having his medications that he desperately needs to help his heart because we have no insurance He is suppose on a lot of medications and I cant afford to buy them so we do with out. I am waiting to see if he will be accepted for M S I I just applied for my dad on that Last Month so now all i can do is wait and see.My dad only Receives 200.00 in Food Stamps and My son and I combined now Receives 1,073.00 a month and we live in a 2 bedroom apt and my rent is 1,110 a month I am suppose to sign a lease and I'm scared too because I don't know where the rent is coming from month to month. If I sign the lease than my rent will only be 1,225.00 but the lease is for a year. I am desperate for someone to help me and my family I am devastated because it is Christmas and my son will not get anything this year from me and he understands it I go to different places that gives food out so we can survive. Community Action Partnership just paid my Electric Bill because it was going to get Disconnected and I cant have that because of my father being on Oxygen I am Disabled and Can not work I know I need to but my health will not let me do any kind because as i sit here writing this email it hurts me a lot and my hands and feet r swollen and very painful right now I live in Austin Texas.
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I was just diagnosed with Emphysema, I'm currently unemployed. I have to wait for approx. 3-4 weeks for my unemployment checks to start. I have filed for social security disability with the understanding that it may take months to receive any money from them. I cannot work due to the fact I'm at 50% lung capacity and I have no other means to support myself or pay these medical bills at this present time.
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Currently I have shut off notices on my electricity, water, and phone. My household is just myself. My disabilities are degenerative disc disease, herniated disc, broke my T12 & T10, my range of motion I’m diminished, my course is worsening. The plan was to see a neurosurgeon. I have Peripheral neuropathy in my both legs, depression with anxiety, IBS, Chronic pain, rotator cuff tendonitis. fibromyalgia, and restless leg syndrome. I need to have a mammogram & pelvic exam too.
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Hi,
I am a single mom of a disabled child with a low income. At the moment I am renting and its been a year since we don't have furniture which leads to many health needs, such as bad back. The income goes to pay rent and electricity. We sleep on mattress on the floor and need assistance now for our health since we slept on the floor. We don't have dining room set either, we eat on the floor and we don't have drawer. I just want some help to be able to offer a better quality of life to my son and address the medical.
Thank you,
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