If you don't have insurance try to find a federally qualified health center in your area. I work for one in Florence, SC, and it is amazing. We have sliding scale copays that range from $10-40. Your copayment covers the doctors visit (including PAPs) and labs. We have a pharmacy that works with our patients to get lower costs for prescriptions, and if it is on the Walmart list you can get a 90 day supply for $6. There may be a free clinic in your area also. As far as the care at a FQHC we have strict guidlines that we have to follow with patient care. I can't speak for all FQHC's but ours is like a family, and everyone who comes in the door is treated with the same respect whether they are insured or not. I hope that you can find a place similar. I will try to find a link that provides a search tool for FQHC's. And good luck, i just became full time and insured after 7 years of no insurance so i understand. |