Help for the uninsured?

[shannonb]

Hi, My trainer at the gym is Type 1 but since starting this job he doesn't have insurance. He can't get insulin without a perscription which means an expensive visit to a doctor not to mention over $400 in medicine each month with no insurance. We are in California. Does anybody know of any programs that can help him get the medicine he needs?

Thanks,
Shannon

[Twinklet]

Someone once posted a link that gave information on Children in CA who are uninsured or underinsured with chronic conditions; I believe the age limit there was 21 years old.

Does he qualify for Medicaid?

Can he find a low-cost clinic, and ask for freebie meds that drug reps leave behind?

[Brensdad]

I know that Eli-Lilly has a program where they provide insulin to those who cannot afford it; the application is here http://www.lilly.com/products/access/index.html.

I think there is a time limit to free medicine, but I bet it can be obtained through lower prices long-term. Good luck!

As far as the prescription, I think all he needs to do is go the the cheapest clinic or doctor he can find to get that.

[Kaylee's Mommy]

he should qualify for medicaid.. or there should be some program that he can qualify for.. have him call his local health and human services office..

[Momof4gr8kids]

There are usually places that will help get emergency meds, but I believe you do have to have a prescription. Most insulins are prescription now because they are strong, and scarey when missused, and the number of people abusing insulin - such as body builders has increased. Maybe he could use the money he has for insulin to go to the doctor, and then get help paying for the insulin.

[astodder]

does your trainer live in Los Angeles County?

[jeep_bluetj]

He should qualify for medi-cal.

And, he can just walk into an ER in a real pinch. I surely don't advocate it, but if he doesn't have I, he needs it.

[shannonb]

Yes! He does live in LA county. Is there a special program for him there?

Thanks :)
Shannon

[Abuchanan]

I was reading the thing that montel williams does 4PPA or something like that. If you search the internet you could find a link i am sure. Its for uninsured people that make to much to qualify for medicare and medicaid.