What do you do without health insurance? I have Polycystic Kidney Disease and I am in need of medical help.?

HI ..I'm 23 years old. I inherited Polycystic Kidney Disease ..was diagnosed at age 14. A year later the disease spread to my ovaries. Up until I turned 21, the government has helped me.. I had medical benefits...however, I lost them when I turned 21. I have applied numerous times but I am always denied. Once, while I was unemployeed, they denied me bacause they said you needed some income. Then, I got a job making minimum wage...applied again and was denied because they said I was making TOO much money. I pay rent and have bills just like everyone else so I have to work, of course. It's hard to find a job where benefits are offered for these reasons:
I'm currently attended a community college so it's been hard to find a job that offers benefits that willing to work around my school schedule. Also, sometimes it's hard for me to hold onto jobs because I end up having health problems and having to take considerable amounts off...I am having alot of health problems and I am very scared

Go to www.deliveringonthepromise.com/Trent

Every one with pre-existing conditions is accepted.

Good luck.

Look and see if your community has a "Free Clinic". Most communities do. Also look to see if you have a United Way Agency.....call them....they often act as First Call for Help from people in need!!!

What about free clinics and catholic hospitals who usually dont turn anyone away. Any in your area. Sorry you are so sick and I hope you find some help.

Hi,

I presume you are in America.

My suggestion.pack your bags and move to the Northern Ireland, our health service will look after you.

Better you come than scroungers from the Eastern Countries.

Skip

I don't know what state you live in, but some are much better than others.
Here in Massachusetts, students at college are required to have health insurance. Most students pay for this out of their student loans. I had a job with the federal government (the VA system) and the health insurance was excellent, even when I was just a nurse's aide. State jobs also provide good benefits as do certain unions like the Teamsters. Keep looking. You might have to move to another state, but there's a solution for you somewhere.

Oh, I wished we had National Health Care like many other progressive countries. I feel for you. These are your choices:

(1) Don't work and collect welfare. Usually, you will then be entitled to medical care.
(2) Move in with your parents. Attend college full time through financial aid. Usually, colleges provide health benefits.
(3) Don't go to college, and get a full time job. If you end up losing your job, then move in with your parents and pay for Cobra insurance for 12 months.
(4) Maybe you can get free medical care by moving to Canada. I don't know what the rules are in Canada.
(5) Try to get a job at Starbucks. They provide their part time employees with health insurance benefits.
(6) If you are heterosexual, focus on finding someone to marry. Maybe he will have health insurance where he works.
(7) And, definitely vote for Hillary Clinton if she ends up being the Democratic candidate. She is for National Health Care.

Wow that was intense you need to stick to your job long enough to get health insurance through that company.
All jobs provide it and its against the law if they dont. So stick with it and also your community college as health options for you, go to the admin desk and talk to them. I didnt have insurance and always went to the er becuase of my kidney's so you might be able to afford without but try not to.