Question:
anyone know of any resources i can get help from.

   — nathan K. (posted on April 3, 2005)

April 3, 2005
It would completely depend on what you are seeking help for. If you can be a little more specific, maybe someone can point you in the right direction.
   — RebeccaP

April 3, 2005
with the medical bills, my insurance say they will not pay.
   — nathan K.

April 4, 2005
You've had surgery and the insurance company is refusing to pay? Or, are you looking for alternate ways to have surgery since your insurance won't pay? I'm not crystal clear on what you are asking. :) If your insurance company is refusing to pay medical bills associated with a surgery you've already had, you should have some sort of letter they either sent you or the surgeon granting approval. I would follow their procedures for appealing any bills they have not paid up to now. If you are looking for ways to have surgery and your insurance won't pay, you can check into your state's rehabilitation services (usually called Rehab Commission or Vocational Rehab) and get with a case worker to explain your obesity is causing you great difficulty in finding and maintaining gainful employment. You can also check into Medicare/Medicaid (if you qualify), low interest medical loans, or going to Mexico or Spain or Brazil to have surgery. Going out of the country may sound crazy but lots of people have. Good luck!
   — Shayna T.

April 4, 2005
sorry i was not clear. But i was looking into having the surgery, and my primary ins. will not cover it, but i`m on medicare and it only cover the hosp. cost. the dr. fee must be paid up front($6000 to $9000)and i just don`t have the resources.
   — nathan K.