Mental Health Question?

I have insurance but it will be dropped in a month or so. I have issues with my mental health. I want to put myself in a hospital before I am forced to go in against my will. What happens once my insurance drops? Will they kick me out? Are there any hospitals that are state funded for people without insurance? I live in PA. I just don't want to start the process and get halfway thru and not be able to finish what needs to be done to get well. Any advice appreciated.

I used to live in Pa (York County) and 95% of the hospitals are not-for-profit. If you are involuntarily commited (as I have been) you are NOT responsible for the bill. The state paid for mine until I signed voluntary commitment papers while still in patient. All hospitals have a department with social workers who visits patients with little and/or no insurance. They have lists (tons) of resources for financial assistance.

Good luck and take care of you!

If it is decided that you need help for a long period of time. Medicaid or medicare may pick it up. Depending on your income. There are state hospitals, however, they still have fees. They will not keep you. Unless it is deemed necessary. Most of the process takes place outside of the hospital. You have to do things to help yourself, also. This may take a while. You have to learn techniques, etc. Why do you want to go into the hospital? If you are not a danger to yourself or others. They will not take you. People in there can be very aggressive and violent. If you can be helped outside of the hospital it would probably be better. Go see a professional psychiatrist or counselor. Be honest. They will see you get the help you need.

If you tell them you are suicidal they cannot turn you away or let you go home even if you have no insurance. It is the law!