| Many individuals and families have taken a big hit over | | | | in smaller towns in some parts of the country. |
| the past couple of years because of the high cost of | | | | #3. Don't be afraid or ashamed to seek public |
| health insurance coverage. Many small businesses that | | | | assistance by either applying for government aid or |
| used to be able to provide individual and family health | | | | by visiting a free clinic. Hey, you can think whatever |
| insurance have had no choice but to discontinue | | | | you want of me personally, but if one of my children |
| offering benefits because the costs were simply too | | | | are sick that pride nonsense goes out the window. If |
| much for them to pay. This has left many people | | | | I or my wife were sick we wouldn't be able to |
| without health coverage and without a lot of option | | | | provide for our kids. If you're a single person then |
| either. If this has happened to you or someone you | | | | you need a helping hand to get back on your feet. |
| know, here are a few simple options that might help | | | | Folks, we've got to stick together, especially now. |
| you out at some point. | | | | Don't be passing judgement on anyone that needs |
| #1. Buy private insurance. I understand how | | | | help because they or their kids are sick or hungry. |
| expensive this can be. If you do this you may want | | | | #4. Veterans should visit the closest VA Hospital or |
| to consider just carrying a high deductible and paying | | | | clinic. You don't have to be combat related to be |
| cash for doctor visits. By raising your deductible you'll | | | | seen and you may qualify for health care at no |
| lower your monthly payments by quite a bit. As I | | | | charge if you are without income, low income or |
| said, this is only an option. | | | | have no insurance. |
| #2. Try to find a doctor that will see you for a lower | | | | There may be other alternatives available within your |
| fee in exchange for cash. This is not out of the | | | | community that you could look into. The best thing |
| question at all. Many doctors have to wait several | | | | that I can recommend other than what I already |
| weeks before they are reimbursed for certain | | | | have is to grab a few free family health insurance |
| insurance claims so even if you had to see someone | | | | quotes online and see what you can come up with |
| on a space available basis it might be worth your | | | | there. You just never know what might fit into your |
| time to look into it. I know that this is fairly common | | | | budget. |