Re: Tremendous Hospital Bill

[Guest guest]

RIght now I am still getting treatment at a clinic in SC but I can't keep going

there, not only because I can't make the trip very good but also because it is

not fair to the people in SC. I get my Gleevec at no charge to me straight from

the pharmacuetical( hope I spelled that right) company that makes it. The clinic

I go to has a Dr that donates his time one day a month for patients that can't

afford care otherwise. The first time I saw him, I went to his office and he

even picked up the tab for that visit which would have cost me $312. I am so

thankful for such a good Dr but I just have to find one closer and one in TN now

that I have moved back here. I am not completey moved back yet but will be soon.

Thanks for the info and I will check into it. I emailed Erlanger earlier today

and I am also going to call Vanderbilt in Nashville in the morning so keep your

fingers crossed that I will get care at one or the other.

Thanks for being a blessing Lottie, Take care....

From: Lottie Duthu <lotajam@...>

Subject: [ ] Tremendous Hospital Bill

" CML " < >

Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2009, 5:35 AM

Dear ,

My heart bleeds for you and the rest of our members who cannot afford insurance.

Have you heard from the clinic that might include you as a patient in a trial?

Find out if that hospital you went to is partially supported by Hill-Burton

funds. There should be a plaque in the lobby, it is the law. If so, they cannot

charge you if you are indigent. If they didn't receive Hill-Burton funds, I

would try to speak to the CEO himself to see if you can strike a deal to lower

the payments and explain your predicament.

If there is a St. de organization, anywhere around where you live,

ask if they have medical assistance and the drugs are given to you free. Are you

paying for any of your CML meds? There are also several Patient Assistance web

sites. When you google patient assistance programs, they will have several come

up. Also the pharcaceuticals themselves have patients assistance, but you have

to apply to each one separately in most cases. If you have generic, then WalMart

will charge $4 for most and $10 for a 3 month supply. You can call the other

drugs stores to see if they have the same deal, like the big box drug stores.

Also Costco. If you lived in Florida, Publix gives some of their drugs away, but

they are not mainstream drugs. Don't give up searching.

I don't know if you have tried any of them, but I just googled " free

prescription drugs " and up came an application. For anyone who is interested, I

will post it for your convenience:

http://www.scbn. org/?gclid= CK-97KKEjpsCFQEu xwodkk7Jnw

Social workers who work with cancer patients in need of assistance:

http://www.aosw. org/power/ html/vislogin. php

Earlanger Hospital in Chatanooga is supposed to offer free medical care if you

qualify.

Charity Care or uncompensated care is available to all patients who wish to

apply. Financial Counselors are available to assist our patients in making

applications for charity care, which is available for those who earn up to 250%

of Federal Poverty Guidelines. In addition to assisting with charity care, staff

is available to patients in determining eligibility for programs such as

TennCare or Medicaid. One of the functions of the Financial Counselors is to

assist uninsured patients in determining a source of payment.

http://www.erlanger .org/body. cfm?id=28

Good luck, keep us posted and remember, we will leave the light on for you.

Hands and hearts,

Lottie

[Guest guest]

RIght now I am still getting treatment at a clinic in SC but I can't keep going

there, not only because I can't make the trip very good but also because it is

not fair to the people in SC. I get my Gleevec at no charge to me straight from

the pharmacuetical( hope I spelled that right) company that makes it. The clinic

I go to in SC is a free clinic or people, like myself, that can't afford to pay

for care. The Dr that comes there donates his time and services one day a month

for us. The first visit I had with him was in his office and since my daughter

in law worked for him, he didn't even charge me for the visit. That saved me

$312. I was so thankful and blessed. He really is a good Dr and I hate to change

Drs but like I said, I just can't keep making the trips back and forth. Thanks

for all the info Lottie, you are a true blessing to all of us newcomers for

sure. You give us something to look forward to and let us know that CML is not

necessarily a

death sentence. Thank you for your kindness and all the resources you make

available to us.

Blessings,

From: Lottie Duthu <lotajam@...>

Subject: [ ] Tremendous Hospital Bill

" CML " < >

Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2009, 5:35 AM

Dear ,

My heart bleeds for you and the rest of our members who cannot afford insurance.

Have you heard from the clinic that might include you as a patient in a trial?

Find out if that hospital you went to is partially supported by Hill-Burton

funds. There should be a plaque in the lobby, it is the law. If so, they cannot

charge you if you are indigent. If they didn't receive Hill-Burton funds, I

would try to speak to the CEO himself to see if you can strike a deal to lower

the payments and explain your predicament.

If there is a St. de organization, anywhere around where you live,

ask if they have medical assistance and the drugs are given to you free. Are you

paying for any of your CML meds? There are also several Patient Assistance web

sites. When you google patient assistance programs, they will have several come

up. Also the pharcaceuticals themselves have patients assistance, but you have

to apply to each one separately in most cases. If you have generic, then WalMart

will charge $4 for most and $10 for a 3 month supply. You can call the other

drugs stores to see if they have the same deal, like the big box drug stores.

Also Costco. If you lived in Florida, Publix gives some of their drugs away, but

they are not mainstream drugs. Don't give up searching.

I don't know if you have tried any of them, but I just googled " free

prescription drugs " and up came an application. For anyone who is interested, I

will post it for your convenience:

http://www.scbn. org/?gclid= CK-97KKEjpsCFQEu xwodkk7Jnw

Social workers who work with cancer patients in need of assistance:

http://www.aosw. org/power/ html/vislogin. php

Earlanger Hospital in Chatanooga is supposed to offer free medical care if you

qualify.

Charity Care or uncompensated care is available to all patients who wish to

apply. Financial Counselors are available to assist our patients in making

applications for charity care, which is available for those who earn up to 250%

of Federal Poverty Guidelines. In addition to assisting with charity care, staff

is available to patients in determining eligibility for programs such as

TennCare or Medicaid. One of the functions of the Financial Counselors is to

assist uninsured patients in determining a source of payment.

http://www.erlanger .org/body. cfm?id=28

Good luck, keep us posted and remember, we will leave the light on for you.

Hands and hearts,

Lottie

[Guest guest]

RIght now I am still getting treatment at a clinic in SC but I can't keep going

there, not only because I can't make the trip very good but also because it is

not fair to the people in SC. I get my Gleevec at no charge to me straight from

the pharmacuetical( hope I spelled that right) company that makes it. The clinic

I go to in SC is a free clinic or people, like myself, that can't afford to pay

for care. The Dr that comes there donates his time and services one day a month

for us. The first visit I had with him was in his office and since my daughter

in law worked for him, he didn't even charge me for the visit. That saved me

$312. I was so thankful and blessed. He really is a good Dr and I hate to change

Drs but like I said, I just can't keep making the trips back and forth. Thanks

for all the info Lottie, you are a true blessing to all of us newcomers for

sure. You give us something to look forward to and let us know that CML is not

necessarily a

death sentence. Thank you for your kindness and all the resources you make

available to us.

Blessings,

From: Lottie Duthu <lotajam@...>

Subject: [ ] Tremendous Hospital Bill

" CML " < >

Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2009, 5:35 AM

Dear ,

My heart bleeds for you and the rest of our members who cannot afford insurance.

Have you heard from the clinic that might include you as a patient in a trial?

Find out if that hospital you went to is partially supported by Hill-Burton

funds. There should be a plaque in the lobby, it is the law. If so, they cannot

charge you if you are indigent. If they didn't receive Hill-Burton funds, I

would try to speak to the CEO himself to see if you can strike a deal to lower

the payments and explain your predicament.

If there is a St. de organization, anywhere around where you live,

ask if they have medical assistance and the drugs are given to you free. Are you

paying for any of your CML meds? There are also several Patient Assistance web

sites. When you google patient assistance programs, they will have several come

up. Also the pharcaceuticals themselves have patients assistance, but you have

to apply to each one separately in most cases. If you have generic, then WalMart

will charge $4 for most and $10 for a 3 month supply. You can call the other

drugs stores to see if they have the same deal, like the big box drug stores.

Also Costco. If you lived in Florida, Publix gives some of their drugs away, but

they are not mainstream drugs. Don't give up searching.

I don't know if you have tried any of them, but I just googled " free

prescription drugs " and up came an application. For anyone who is interested, I

will post it for your convenience:

http://www.scbn. org/?gclid= CK-97KKEjpsCFQEu xwodkk7Jnw

Social workers who work with cancer patients in need of assistance:

http://www.aosw. org/power/ html/vislogin. php

Earlanger Hospital in Chatanooga is supposed to offer free medical care if you

qualify.

Charity Care or uncompensated care is available to all patients who wish to

apply. Financial Counselors are available to assist our patients in making

applications for charity care, which is available for those who earn up to 250%

of Federal Poverty Guidelines. In addition to assisting with charity care, staff

is available to patients in determining eligibility for programs such as

TennCare or Medicaid. One of the functions of the Financial Counselors is to

assist uninsured patients in determining a source of payment.

http://www.erlanger .org/body. cfm?id=28

Good luck, keep us posted and remember, we will leave the light on for you.

Hands and hearts,

Lottie

[Guest guest]

,

I sincerely hope you are able to work something out! You should not have to be

in this situation.

Hugs,

Beth

[ ] Tremendous Hospital Bill

" CML " < >

Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2009, 5:35 AM

Dear ,

My heart bleeds for you and the rest of our members who cannot afford insurance.

Have you heard from the clinic that might include you as a patient in a trial?

Find out if that hospital you went to is partially supported by Hill-Burton

funds. There should be a plaque in the lobby, it is the law. If so, they cannot

charge you if you are indigent. If they didn't receive Hill-Burton funds, I

would try to speak to the CEO himself to see if you can strike a deal to lower

the payments and explain your predicament.

If there is a St. de organization, anywhere around where you live,

ask if they have medical assistance and the drugs are given to you free. Are you

paying for any of your CML meds? There are also several Patient Assistance web

sites. When you google patient assistance programs, they will have several come

up. Also the pharcaceuticals themselves have patients assistance, but you have

to apply to each one separately in most cases. If you have generic, then WalMart

will charge $4 for most and $10 for a 3 month supply. You can call the other

drugs stores to see if they have the same deal, like the big box drug stores.

Also Costco. If you lived in Florida, Publix gives some of their drugs away, but

they are not mainstream drugs. Don't give up searching.

I don't know if you have tried any of them, but I just googled " free

prescription drugs " and up came an application. For anyone who is interested, I

will post it for your convenience:

http://www.scbn. org/?gclid= CK-97KKEjpsCFQEu xwodkk7Jnw

Social workers who work with cancer patients in need of assistance:

http://www.aosw. org/power/ html/vislogin. php

Earlanger Hospital in Chatanooga is supposed to offer free medical care if you

qualify.

Charity Care or uncompensated care is available to all patients who wish to

apply. Financial Counselors are available to assist our patients in making

applications for charity care, which is available for those who earn up to 250%

of Federal Poverty Guidelines. In addition to assisting with charity care, staff

is available to patients in determining eligibility for programs such as

TennCare or Medicaid. One of the functions of the Financial Counselors is to

assist uninsured patients in determining a source of payment.

http://www.erlanger .org/body. cfm?id=28

Good luck, keep us posted and remember, we will leave the light on for you.

Hands and hearts,

Lottie

[Guest guest]

Thank you Beth...it will all work out. God has a plan and He will let me know

what it is when He is ready to. I just keep praying!!! Thanks again....

From: Lottie Duthu < lotajamcomcast (DOT) net >

Subject: [ ] Tremendous Hospital Bill

" CML " < groups (DOT) com >

Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2009, 5:35 AM

Dear ,

My heart bleeds for you and the rest of our members who cannot afford insurance.

Have you heard from the clinic that might include you as a patient in a trial?

Find out if that hospital you went to is partially supported by Hill-Burton

funds. There should be a plaque in the lobby, it is the law. If so, they cannot

charge you if you are indigent. If they didn't receive Hill-Burton funds, I

would try to speak to the CEO himself to see if you can strike a deal to lower

the payments and explain your predicament.

If there is a St. de organization, anywhere around where you live,

ask if they have medical assistance and the drugs are given to you free. Are you

paying for any of your CML meds? There are also several Patient Assistance web

sites. When you google patient assistance programs, they will have several come

up. Also the pharcaceuticals themselves have patients assistance, but you have

to apply to each one separately in most cases. If you have generic, then WalMart

will charge $4 for most and $10 for a 3 month supply. You can call the other

drugs stores to see if they have the same deal, like the big box drug stores.

Also Costco. If you lived in Florida, Publix gives some of their drugs away, but

they are not mainstream drugs. Don't give up searching.

I don't know if you have tried any of them, but I just googled " free

prescription drugs " and up came an application. For anyone who is interested, I

will post it for your convenience:

http://www.scbn. org/?gclid= CK-97KKEjpsCFQEu xwodkk7Jnw

Social workers who work with cancer patients in need of assistance:

http://www.aosw. org/power/ html/vislogin. php

Earlanger Hospital in Chatanooga is supposed to offer free medical care if you

qualify.

Charity Care or uncompensated care is available to all patients who wish to

apply. Financial Counselors are available to assist our patients in making

applications for charity care, which is available for those who earn up to 250%

of Federal Poverty Guidelines. In addition to assisting with charity care, staff

is available to patients in determining eligibility for programs such as

TennCare or Medicaid. One of the functions of the Financial Counselors is to

assist uninsured patients in determining a source of payment.

http://www.erlanger .org/body. cfm?id=28

Good luck, keep us posted and remember, we will leave the light on for you.

Hands and hearts,

Lottie