Low-Cost Healthcare Resources for Those with Limited Budgets-Guest Post
We have a great guest post from James Hall of Senior CareFitness today discussing some awesome tips to access low cost healthcare resourceswhen on a limited budget!
The costs of healthcare have risensteadily over the years, hitting nearly $3.5 trillion in 2017,which represented a 45 percent increase since 2007. As Americans struggle tocope with the escalating costs of medical care and prescriptions, it’s crucialthat they find affordable solutions to cover these costs. This list of helpfulresources serves needy American families, veterans, and seniors who aren’tinsured or who are having difficulty paying for their medical care.
NeedyMeds - Anon-profit organization that offers information on programs that aid people whocan't afford the costs of medications and healthcare. Also offers informationon resources for specific diseases.
RxHope - An information resource that canassist low-income patients in getting the prescriptions they need.
MedicareAdvantage.com - Examinesprescription-assistance programs available in each state. Includes bothresources for both Medicare beneficiaries and residents not enrolled inMedicare.
Military.com - A summary on whatveterans need to know about their health care. Includes information on whereneedy veterans can find assistance with claims.
Livestrong - An overview of healthcareassistance programs available if you’re not insured. Includes resources forcancer patients.
InsureKidsNow.gov - Learnmore about free or low-cost health insurance coverage through Medicaid and theChildren's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for children and teens. Includesstate-by-state information on insurance programs your kids may qualify for.
FreeDentalCare.us - Anextensive list of free and sliding-scale dental resources available in eachstate. You can examine the list and contact the dental clinics through theirwebsites or by calling the provided phone numbers.
FreeClinics.com - A freeclinic website that offers a list of free dental and medical clinics, alongwith detailed information on sliding-scale, income-based, and low-cost clinics.Also provides a forum where patients can comment on specific clinics they’vevisited.
MedWise Insurance Advocacy - Providesa comprehensive list of state and federal programs you can take advantage of ifyou’re struggling to pay for medical care or prescription drugs.
PayingforSeniorCare.com - Provideshundreds of options on ways to get financial aid for long-term senior care. Listsfederal and state programs, along with non-profit organizations that can help.
Let me know if you have any feedback or resourcesyou use to help with healthcare costs!
Wishing you a week of health and wellness,
–Ricci-Lee Hotz, MS, RDN
Denver’s Dancing Dietitian
A Taste of Health, LLC
“Improving Quality of life one bite at a time”