Since my job involves filing and appealing disability claims, I often see individuals who are unemployed, uninsured and can't afford to see a doctor. My advice: find a free clinic or one that will treat you for a low fee.
Here is a link to such clinics.
ALABAMA FREE OR REDUCED COST MEDICAL CLINICS
There are 3 things to keep in mind as you seek out these clinics:
1. Find one local to you. Many clinics only treat patients who live in their city or county.
2. Find one that treats your particular illness or condition. Some clinics only treat women, others may only treat heart patients, or AIDS or diabetes, etc.
3. Be persistent. These clinics have more people calling them than they see. You may have to call several times, go in for an interview, complete screening forms, etc. before you can get an actual appointment with the doctor. They are not going to pick up the phone and say, "Sure, can you come on in right now?" It will be a process. But you're looking to see a doctor for a fraction of the regular cost.
If you need to file a Social Security disability claim, remember that
the road to Social Security benefits runs through your doctor's office.
It is useless to file a disability claim without current medical evidence. Find a doctor first.
MORE HELP? CONTACT THE FORSYTHE FIRM HERE
Here is a link to such clinics.
ALABAMA FREE OR REDUCED COST MEDICAL CLINICS
There are 3 things to keep in mind as you seek out these clinics:
1. Find one local to you. Many clinics only treat patients who live in their city or county.
2. Find one that treats your particular illness or condition. Some clinics only treat women, others may only treat heart patients, or AIDS or diabetes, etc.
3. Be persistent. These clinics have more people calling them than they see. You may have to call several times, go in for an interview, complete screening forms, etc. before you can get an actual appointment with the doctor. They are not going to pick up the phone and say, "Sure, can you come on in right now?" It will be a process. But you're looking to see a doctor for a fraction of the regular cost.
If you need to file a Social Security disability claim, remember that
the road to Social Security benefits runs through your doctor's office.
It is useless to file a disability claim without current medical evidence. Find a doctor first.
MORE HELP? CONTACT THE FORSYTHE FIRM HERE
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