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whyzayker

(2,159 posts) Fri Apr 27, 2012, 04:35 PM Apr 2012

Floridians! Family member needs healthcare info please!!!

Found out today that my brother in law needs surgery as a disc compression is costing him the use of both arms. Problem is, he does rescue work for exotic birds and thus has no insurance. What are the options in Florida..if any? Any help is greatly appreciated.

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Floridians! Family member needs healthcare info please!!! (Original Post) whyzayker Apr 2012 OP

off top of my head, that might be helpful: steve2470 Apr 2012 #1

Saw that...thanks! whyzayker Apr 2012 #2

If he's poor (like me) go to a hospital that does charity NightWatcher Apr 2012 #3

Any in and around Orlando? whyzayker Apr 2012 #4

He should contact the religious (St ____) ones first NightWatcher Apr 2012 #5

Post this in the Florida forum. n/t RebelOne Apr 2012 #6

steve2470

(37,481 posts)

1. off top of my head, that might be helpful:

Reply to whyzayker (Original post)

Fri Apr 27, 2012, 04:36 PM

Apr 2012

http://www.ehealthinsurance.com/ehi/Alliance?allid=Mis23170

whyzayker

(2,159 posts)

2. Saw that...thanks!

Reply to steve2470 (Reply #1)

Fri Apr 27, 2012, 04:43 PM

Apr 2012

I heard there are "public" facilities in Florida? Not sure if I'm saying that right. Places developed for uninsured patients?

NightWatcher

(39,382 posts)

3. If he's poor (like me) go to a hospital that does charity

Reply to whyzayker (Original post)

Fri Apr 27, 2012, 04:46 PM

Apr 2012

I just spent a week in the hospital and the whole thing was written off under their charity plan. I just got approved for state Medicaid today to treat my newly diagnosed chronic diseases.

Check the religious hospitals first and go in through the ER.

whyzayker

(2,159 posts)

4. Any in and around Orlando?

Reply to NightWatcher (Reply #3)

Fri Apr 27, 2012, 05:06 PM

Apr 2012

I'll tell him.

NightWatcher

(39,382 posts)

5. He should contact the religious (St ____) ones first

Reply to whyzayker (Reply #4)

Fri Apr 27, 2012, 05:10 PM

Apr 2012

In Jax we have a few: St Vincent and a system of Baptist Medical Centers. Pick one of those and get treatment soon. Pay later if at all.

RebelOne

(30,947 posts)

6. Post this in the Florida forum. n/t

Reply to whyzayker (Original post)

Fri Apr 27, 2012, 06:11 PM

Apr 2012

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