I'm not really sure how to post this. I guess I'll start by saying I made the monumentally stupid decision to drop my employer's health coverage last year. I was depressed (or more depressed than usual) about debt and household expenses, and in my depressed state, decided to drop coverage during open enrollment in order to free up another 150 dollars a month to cover household expenses.
Yeah, I know...dumb dumb and DUMB
Now I'm worried I have colon cancer. The symptoms all fit, and I am at a complete loss for what to do..I don't qualify for Medicaid or services from the free clinics in my city because I make more than 200% of the federal poverty level. There are a few hospitals that offer financial assistance, but I don't know if I'll qualify for their services either.
I know, why fret about possible cancer when you're suicidal most of the time.
I have a ten year old son and I don't want him to lose his dad at such a young age, flawed as I am ...
I just don't see any options at this point.
Even with my company's crappy health plan, I'd probably go bankrupt and die anyway..
What a fucking mess this is ... And what a fucking joke healthcare in the US is
Yeah, I know...dumb dumb and DUMB
Now I'm worried I have colon cancer. The symptoms all fit, and I am at a complete loss for what to do..I don't qualify for Medicaid or services from the free clinics in my city because I make more than 200% of the federal poverty level. There are a few hospitals that offer financial assistance, but I don't know if I'll qualify for their services either.
I know, why fret about possible cancer when you're suicidal most of the time.
I have a ten year old son and I don't want him to lose his dad at such a young age, flawed as I am ...
I just don't see any options at this point.
Even with my company's crappy health plan, I'd probably go bankrupt and die anyway..
What a fucking mess this is ... And what a fucking joke healthcare in the US is