Question:
Anyone have ideas on financing my portion of surgery?

Dr Rabkin in San Francisco charges $3,000 above what the insurance will pay. I don't have the cash and I don't have very good credit is anybody familliar with any institution willing to take on bad financing risks? I'm steadily employed and could pay it back within 6 months...    — Diane B. (posted on June 12, 2001)

June 12, 2001
Diane, I think I have an answer for you. American Investment Bank in SLC, UT, has financing for bad credit risks and for surgeries of this type. Their number is 1-800-882-4014. Please let us know how it turns out for you and I wish you the best of luck.
   — Dawn R.

June 12, 2001
Diane--I got a high risk personal loan for $5,000 through citi financial. Granted, the interest rate is high, but I am able to make the payments without much problems. Their website is www.citifinancial.com where you can apply online or find an office near you. Good luck
   — enjo4

June 12, 2001
Diane - as a fellow Rabkin patient, I feel your pain! Make a committment today to start a savings account for the surgery. I notice you started this quest in April, and you say you can afford $500 per month - you could have already saved $1,500 by now! When I planned my surgery, I immediately started saving for it; gave up some fun stuff, and postponed my surgery date 3 months until I saved the money, but it was well worth it. - Kate -
   — kateseidel

February 18, 2004
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