[USER]

Lately I’ve had a bunch of medical expenses for me, a single mom and cancer survivor. Then my son broke his arm and he had several bills.

I decided to apply for financial aid and my son’s bills are now 100% covered! That’s over $500 saved. I may apply for my bills next (separate hospital) because those are close to $1000.

My point is, don’t be afraid to ask/try/apply for help. I didn’t think I’d get anywhere with it and I was pleasantly surprised and relieved.

[Jackie]

That is super great! And even if you get denied, keep trying. Decades ago I had some emergency surgery and owed thousands for it.

I applied to the hospital foundation for help. They denied me because we owned a house.

Next we tried to apply for a refinance on the house; they denied us because we owed too much.

We also applied to our town’s social services for financial help. They denied us because we owned a house.

I took those 2 denials back to the hospital foundation and asked for help again.

2 weeks later, I got a letter in the mail that the hospital foundation 100% covered our thousands of dollars of hospital bill and we no longer owed anything.

So, keep trying even if they deny you.

[Paula]

Such a relief, I’m sure! I’ve been approved several times for 100% financial assistance for medical. I filled out application, supplied copies of bank statements, pay stubs, etc.

It takes a little effort but is definitely worth the trouble.

I believe most hospital groups offer financial assistance…so please apply…you maybe pleasantly surprised.

[Amanda]

My husband and I (combined) make over $60 a hour. We know in NY we would never get assistance. And we have outrageous cocgot bills for ours kids.

We’ve been paying on them for years and finally have 2 out of the 3 down to $1600.

We’re fortunate we’re together and both have decent paying jobs, but bc of that we won’t get assistance In state where the cost of living (and taxes) are outrageous.

[Nancy]

If you are still under treatment, ask your provider if you might be eligible for a financial grant.

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