Guest guest Posted April 21, 2003 Report Share Posted April 21, 2003 I have to have my mammogram redone. Unfortunately, my health insurance stopped when my job ended at the end of March. I still do not have any COBRA information so I presently have no insurance. My doctor is going nuts because I have not had the re-test. Does anyone know of any organization that might pay for it since I am unemployed and have no insurance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2003 Report Share Posted April 22, 2003 When I went on COBRA, the coverage was retroactive to the last day of my employed coverage...I think there is a regulated time frame for the COBRA information to be provided. I would hound the company representatives, or contact the insurance company and ask how to get the information. COBRA is a bit expensive, but having the continous coverage will help avoid an exclusion for pre-existing conditions. Having the documentation of continous coverage meant my new employer's coverage did not leave me with a pre-existing issue on my fibroids. Also, you might check and see if there is a community health council in your area. There are programs to provide free/low cost mammos to women. Maybe there is one in your area that you would qualify for...I know there is (or at least was a year ago) a mammogram voucher program here, locally. TX St. Pete, FL In a message dated 4/21/2003 1:51:12 AM Eastern Standard Time, sand & sea@... writes: > I have to have my mammogram redone. Unfortunately, my health insurance > stopped when my job ended at the end of March. I still do not have any > COBRA information so I presently have no insurance. My doctor is going > nuts because I have not had the re-test. Does anyone know of any > organization that might pay for it since I am unemployed > and have no insurance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2003 Report Share Posted April 23, 2003 It is the responsibility of the company you worked for to provide you with the COBRA information. If they have not provided it, your closest Department of Labor Benefits Assistance unit may be able to help. While they don't have enforcement power, they can often light a fire under the butt of whoever was supposed to give you the COBRA material. They can also help you better understand your rights. They basically are able to work with anyone whose benefits are covered by ERISA. This legislation covers the majority of employees in the US, but generally not state and local government employees. Good luck! Gunden Re: Paying for Mammogram Redo When I went on COBRA, the coverage was retroactive to the last day of my employed coverage...I think there is a regulated time frame for the COBRA information to be provided. I would hound the company representatives, or contact the insurance company and ask how to get the information. COBRA is a bit expensive, but having the continous coverage will help avoid an exclusion for pre-existing conditions. Having the documentation of continous coverage meant my new employer's coverage did not leave me with a pre-existing issue on my fibroids. Also, you might check and see if there is a community health council in your area. There are programs to provide free/low cost mammos to women. Maybe there is one in your area that you would qualify for...I know there is (or at least was a year ago) a mammogram voucher program here, locally. TX St. Pete, FL In a message dated 4/21/2003 1:51:12 AM Eastern Standard Time, sand & sea@... writes: > I have to have my mammogram redone. Unfortunately, my health insurance > stopped when my job ended at the end of March. I still do not have any > COBRA information so I presently have no insurance. My doctor is going > nuts because I have not had the re-test. Does anyone know of any > organization that might pay for it since I am unemployed > and have no insurance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2003 Report Share Posted April 23, 2003 It is the responsibility of the company you worked for to provide you with the COBRA information. If they have not provided it, your closest Department of Labor Benefits Assistance unit may be able to help. While they don't have enforcement power, they can often light a fire under the butt of whoever was supposed to give you the COBRA material. They can also help you better understand your rights. They basically are able to work with anyone whose benefits are covered by ERISA. This legislation covers the majority of employees in the US, but generally not state and local government employees. Good luck! Gunden Re: Paying for Mammogram Redo When I went on COBRA, the coverage was retroactive to the last day of my employed coverage...I think there is a regulated time frame for the COBRA information to be provided. I would hound the company representatives, or contact the insurance company and ask how to get the information. COBRA is a bit expensive, but having the continous coverage will help avoid an exclusion for pre-existing conditions. Having the documentation of continous coverage meant my new employer's coverage did not leave me with a pre-existing issue on my fibroids. Also, you might check and see if there is a community health council in your area. There are programs to provide free/low cost mammos to women. Maybe there is one in your area that you would qualify for...I know there is (or at least was a year ago) a mammogram voucher program here, locally. TX St. Pete, FL In a message dated 4/21/2003 1:51:12 AM Eastern Standard Time, sand & sea@... writes: > I have to have my mammogram redone. Unfortunately, my health insurance > stopped when my job ended at the end of March. I still do not have any > COBRA information so I presently have no insurance. My doctor is going > nuts because I have not had the re-test. Does anyone know of any > organization that might pay for it since I am unemployed > and have no insurance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2003 Report Share Posted April 23, 2003 It is the responsibility of the company you worked for to provide you with the COBRA information. If they have not provided it, your closest Department of Labor Benefits Assistance unit may be able to help. While they don't have enforcement power, they can often light a fire under the butt of whoever was supposed to give you the COBRA material. They can also help you better understand your rights. They basically are able to work with anyone whose benefits are covered by ERISA. This legislation covers the majority of employees in the US, but generally not state and local government employees. Good luck! Gunden Re: Paying for Mammogram Redo When I went on COBRA, the coverage was retroactive to the last day of my employed coverage...I think there is a regulated time frame for the COBRA information to be provided. I would hound the company representatives, or contact the insurance company and ask how to get the information. COBRA is a bit expensive, but having the continous coverage will help avoid an exclusion for pre-existing conditions. Having the documentation of continous coverage meant my new employer's coverage did not leave me with a pre-existing issue on my fibroids. Also, you might check and see if there is a community health council in your area. There are programs to provide free/low cost mammos to women. Maybe there is one in your area that you would qualify for...I know there is (or at least was a year ago) a mammogram voucher program here, locally. TX St. Pete, FL In a message dated 4/21/2003 1:51:12 AM Eastern Standard Time, sand & sea@... writes: > I have to have my mammogram redone. Unfortunately, my health insurance > stopped when my job ended at the end of March. I still do not have any > COBRA information so I presently have no insurance. My doctor is going > nuts because I have not had the re-test. Does anyone know of any > organization that might pay for it since I am unemployed > and have no insurance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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