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Caroline-Vivienne

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1. Take him to a public emergency room and explain this to them.

Sat Nov 10, 2012, 11:04 PM

Nov 2012

They will set up appointments with public medical and psychological experts.

The experts will officially diagnose him and he will pay based on what he can afford.

I did this for three years.

The help is there. But the lines are long and it will not be very 'convenient'.

But you and your family will be so GRATEFUL when he is better.

My experience in the system when I was financially stranded (and the kindness) of my extended family convinced me that we MUST have these safeguards in place for our weaker citizens.

It is why I changed from Republican to Democrat.

Please email me if you wish to discuss further.

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Need some advice from DUers my brother cant afford his insulin [View all] Robyn66 Nov 2012 OP

Take him to a public emergency room and explain this to them. Caroline-Vivienne Nov 2012 #1

Welcome to DU! - n/t coalition_unwilling Nov 2012 #37

Thank you! Caroline-Vivienne Nov 2012 #38

extended family convinced me that we MUST have these safeguards in place for our weaker citizens. RepublicansRZombies Nov 2012 #52

Yes. I grew up with a staunchly Repub Dad. And I live in Texas. Caroline-Vivienne Nov 2012 #62

Is there any way that you can pay for it? SickOfTheOnePct Nov 2012 #2

Do you think she'd be posting this here if she could? LaydeeBug Nov 2012 #18

Do you think I would have asked the question if I already knew the answer? SickOfTheOnePct Nov 2012 #19

Context clues can be your friend. nt LaydeeBug Nov 2012 #25

Meanie :-( demhottie Nov 2012 #26

Not at all. eShirl Nov 2012 #29

I certainly hope you didn't already know the answer. eShirl Nov 2012 #28

THAT is your suggestion? WinkyDink Nov 2012 #63

Check this link: Texasgal Nov 2012 #3

There are programs out there, but most are run at the state/local level. Barack_America Nov 2012 #4

Most companies have programs to help people afford their meds. Walk away Nov 2012 #5

I've been looking at this recently for my mother gvstn Nov 2012 #6

As much as I hate WalMart sweetloukillbot Nov 2012 #34

The insulin price ifference is something I've never seen anything comparable gvstn Nov 2012 #39

We buy my wife's insulin there.. $24 per month as opposed to $75 SomethingFishy Nov 2012 #54

Will he qualify for Medicaid? I think Medicaid may pay for insulin. Also, does he have Type II? Honeycombe8 Nov 2012 #7

He was on pills for a while and then stopped taking them Robyn66 Nov 2012 #9

He sounds like my sister. That's how I know what's in store for your brother. Honeycombe8 Nov 2012 #13

He is 40 Robyn66 Nov 2012 #16

He may qual. for SSDI elehhhhna Nov 2012 #59

+ other risks of untreated diabetes eShirl Nov 2012 #31

Just so you know - Ms. Toad Nov 2012 #45

Type 2 diabetes is caused by lifestyle and is totally preventable. Period. Honeycombe8 Nov 2012 #48

Nonsense. You obviously did not read my post. Ms. Toad Nov 2012 #49

You are totally wrong. It is also genetic. RebelOne Nov 2012 #55

Cheezus, no wonder he's diabetic. LeftyMom Nov 2012 #24

Often the receptionists at your local hospital can tell you about local programs. Lucinda Nov 2012 #8

First let me say I'm sorry you're going through this :-( Care Acutely Nov 2012 #10

I think type II Robyn66 Nov 2012 #14

It's definitely Type II eShirl Nov 2012 #32

I don't know what the options are in MA - Ms. Toad Nov 2012 #46

Best advice till he gets a longer term solution - Care Acutely Nov 2012 #42

Novo Nordisk ad on TV say that they may be able to help. karmaqueen Nov 2012 #11

I hate to send you to walmart but their house brand insulin is half the price elsewhere Demonaut Nov 2012 #12

I will find out if he can go there Robyn66 Nov 2012 #15

Community clinic CuriousAboutPolls Nov 2012 #17

Diet...use the web nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 #20

Sorry to bother you, but I just wanted Ilsa Nov 2012 #21

Look into this new ACA program procon Nov 2012 #22

With all of his issues, wonder if you can start the process of Social Security disability. progressivebydesign Nov 2012 #23

Very wise advice! I have alcoholic and self-destructive family members and I have to fight the LiberalLoner Nov 2012 #33

I would agree with this. Sounds like he would qualify. nobodyspecial Nov 2012 #60

It is worth asking Epiphany4z Nov 2012 #27

Costco has incredible lower prices on prescription drugs and you do not need a membership. djean111 Nov 2012 #30

I've checked Costco gvstn Nov 2012 #40

only 75? 2pooped2pop Nov 2012 #35

He lives in billerica Massachusetts Robyn66 Nov 2012 #36

This message was self-deleted by its author seaglass Nov 2012 #50

Yes, help him apply for MA health wovenpaint Nov 2012 #61

He's from mass? We have mass health, anyone below a certain level of income can get it. crazyjoe Nov 2012 #41

Federally funded health centers link: DevonRex Nov 2012 #43

Contact your local rotary club. lindysalsagal Nov 2012 #44

Spam deleted by uppityperson (MIR Team) Mrsgrace Nov 2012 #47

Thank you all so much!! Robyn66 Nov 2012 #51

your father might never step up, but at least your brother has you! RepublicansRZombies Nov 2012 #53

I would. Sophiegirl Nov 2012 #56

I am a Type I Diabetic rbrnmw Nov 2012 #57

A link on how to get free insulin is here Horse with no Name Nov 2012 #58