The statement is ignorance is bliss. But is that really true ? Is ignorance really bliss? What about people who are in pain and have infections throughout their bodies, who do not go to a doctor or an emergency room to get treatment, Is there help for them? There is help for people who do not have any medical insurance or especially who do not have any money.
Now let me ask you this statement once again. Is ignorance bliss? There is a phone number in San Diego which we all should know about. Unfortunately it is not very well known or more people would be utilizing this number. It is 211. The 211 phone number is manned 24 hours a day 7 days a week by volunteers. These wonderful people are here to help you answer these questions.
I don’t have any money and I need a doctor? What do I do?
I don’t have any money and I need a dentist? What do I do?
I don’t have and food in the house. What do I do?
What is the phone number for Medi-cal?
What is the phone number for County Medical Services (CMS)?
A little bit of knowledge can go along way especially when there is help for you. You just have to be aware what it is and where you can find it.
Never be afraid to ask a family member or friend for help. Somebody will have the information you seek, and can get you to the best department to get you the help you need.
Being proud and not taking any help from anyone does not help you when you or your family members are sick or hungry or even living on the street. Do something about this. Educate yourself to what help is out there to help you and your family.
My book, Fight Your Medical Insurance Nightmares address all these problems. It talks about the 211 number, it gives you information about Medi-cal and CMS. Everybody should have a copy of this book. It will educate you in the way medical insurance works. Medical coding, denials and why, and gives you sample appeal letters. Kick the insurance into paying your bills. Linda Meckler the Insurance Buster!
Thank you for reading my article. Please feel free to read any of my other numerous articles on various subjects.
Linda E. Meckler Copyright 2010
