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Neurologist for Someone without Insurance??
Mon, 09/13/2010 - 04:44Hi there,
I'm new to the site. I am a 31 year old woman, I live in the Los Angeles/Long Beach area. I am getting my Masters Degree in Social Work right now and am in my last year. I also was diagnosed with Myoclonic Epilepsy when I was about 16. I had a Gran Mal seizure and had about 4 smaller ones around that time. I have been on meds ever since and haven't had any major problems. I take Topamax now that I usually get from family doctors, clinics, etc since I don't have insurance anymore. However, for my current internship at the University I attend they are asking for me to get checked out by a Neurologist to possibly get hired there, per the Stipend I receive. They are saying it could be a liability for me to transport clients, etc in the future if something "were to happen"... assuming they mean I have a seizure.
does anyone know of any resources to see a Neurologist? is it legal for them to base my employment on this?
Thanks.
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Re: Neurologist for Someone without Insurance??
Submitted by cdean08 on Fri, 2010-09-17 - 00:00
Re: Neurologist for Someone without Insurance??
Submitted by phylisfjohnson on Sat, 2010-09-18 - 10:12
There are also some medical resources I came up with after a bit of searching:
I hope this helps. Phylis Feiner Johnson www.epilepsytalk.com
There are also some medical resources I came up with after a bit of searching:
I hope this helps. Phylis Feiner Johnson www.epilepsytalk.com
Re: Neurologist for Someone without Insurance??
Submitted by phylisfjohnson on Mon, 2010-09-13 - 09:27
Medical Assistance
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Pharmaceutical Patient Assistance Programs
Medical Assistance
If you Google “Hill-Burton Act” or go to http://www.hrsa.gov/hillburton/ you’ll find a gold mine of information about who qualifies, which facilities are obligated to provide free or reduced-cost health care and how to apply. The Hill-Burton Hotline is 1-800-638-0742 or 1-800-492-0359 in Maryland.
Below is a link for clinic listings where you can get: Help for medical or dental problems FREE…Help for just a nominal fee…Help for a small donation...Some clinics are for low-income people…and some only serve local community residents…
Just click on http://www.freemedicalcamps.com/index.php to find the Free Medical Clinic or Free Dental Clinic in your state, nearest you…
Pharmaceutical Patient Assistance Programs