I just wanted to tell you what I did with my first neuro surgeon, I told him I didn't have insurance or money and actually asked him to do the surgery and give me a discount. He did that for me, and cut my expenses by 2/3rds. The hospital didn't charge anything through this program. The one who put me to sleep I wrote a letter to also, and asked for mercy, He didn't charge at all. I think sometimes you have to ask for help, and confront the doctor and just lay it out for him kindly. Many doctors are willing to reduce their charges. I also have no doctor who accepts medicaid. They drop the 20% I would owe.
My pain specialist gave me two katemine infussion for nothing before I had medicare and was waiting for coverage. There are good souls in the medical profession. Asking the doctors is a good way to find out what kind of physicians they are on the inside. ginnie