Comments on: What insurance is available to a breast cancer survivor who is not old enough for medicare?

By: BSherman

BSherman — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

You are in the same boat with a lot of other people. At least you will have Medicare in 3 years. Many people are 20, 30, or 40 years away from Medicare and without health insurance.

Unfortunately, under the American system of health non-care, your cancer is considered a "pre-existing condition" and private insurance generally will not pay for future treatment. You are effectively uninsurable.

Your best option may be to call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 and ask about health care and government programs in your state. If you are fortunate, you may qualify for Medicaid or a state managed high risk pool.

Best wishes. Good luck.

By: Janet M

Janet M — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

make use of the SE like google or yahoo to get some ideas first if you want to get the massive information,however if you do not want to spend so much time,here http://www.insuranceidea.info/free-insurance.htm is a direct and good resource for your questions.

By: inverse_mushroom_cloud

inverse_mushroom_cloud — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

Have you looked at AARP’s insurance programs?

By: graeme

graeme — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

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By: Horse

Horse — Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000

healthplans.bebto.com – here is my health insurance plan. As I remember they can provide such a service.