Financial Aid For Ileostomy Reversal Surgery In The Usa

Financial Aid for Ileostomy Reversal Surgery in the USA

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davidjfriedrichs

Nov 05, 2023 1:03 am

I'm a South African working in the USA on a visa. I have medical insurance, but it's a real entry-level one. I would like to know if there are any foundations or financial aid organizations that could assist me in getting my ileostomy reversal. I will be in Florida for the next 6 months and then returning seasonally to NY. I would really like to get the surgery done as it does get in the way of me doing my job 100%. I could not get this done back in my country as there was a 4-year wait for it in a public hospital. I was assisted with the first surgery as it was an emergency and I was in NY. Any advice, help, or even a point in the right direction I would really appreciate it.

I'm not asking for money, but the total cost is something I just can't afford, but I would be able to put funds towards this surgery.

Again, thank you in advance.

CrappyColon

Nov 05, 2023 3:17 am

Do you know at which hospital you are having surgery? Some states are a little tricky with financial aid—it will matter if you can claim residence in the state at the time. How long is your work visa for?

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gentlejohn

Nov 05, 2023 11:21 pm

There are a lot of hospitals around the US that have resident clinics that accept patients based on their ability to pay. I am not familiar with Florida or NY. In the US, a 4-year wait period is almost unheard of. Good luck.

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davidjfriedrichs

Nov 06, 2023 2:11 am

They are 6 months in each state.

CrappyColon

Nov 06, 2023 2:30 am

Equally split? So you can claim residence in FL for 6 months? How soon can you have surgery now? You're already in FL, right? Look at the wording for the financial aid requirements from the hospital where you are having the surgery. Does your employer provide any assistance for helping you with insurance and/or other immigrant work visa-related issues while in the US? Like, will your job give you paid time off to recover from the surgery?

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mild_mannered_super_hero

Nov 07, 2023 12:11 am

A 4-year wait? Perhaps one of our resident socialists would care to comment? I'm just curious.