Question:
How can i obtain health insurance ?

i've tried to buy individual health insurance only to be denied because i do not meet their height and weight guidelines.    — [Anonymous] (posted on April 23, 2001)

April 23, 2001
Hi....I had the same problem...unless you have insurance through employment or on your spouses insurance, chances are you are not gonna find any that will cover you...I looked for months and finally I just had to pay for it myself..it will cost a total of 18,000..which is gonna be the best purchase I have ever made..the only company that would even consider covering me was world insurance...I am 5'10 and 400lbs....they wanted me to pay 550.00 a month and the policy wouldnt even be in effect for like 4 months from the time I signed up...its a rip off...if you are able your best choice might be to get a loan or maybe your hospital would set up payments...I hope this helps somewhat!
   — tylerswife

April 25, 2001
Insurance is very expensive if you can't get it through an employer. Some Hospitals and Clinics have programs for helping needful clients pay for surgeries. Our local Hosp. has a service called Community Care that will help a person pay for the cost of their medical expenses as long as they meet the financial requirements. And unlike state medicaid, you don't have to be below the poverty level, you just have to show a legitimate need. Perhaps a Hosp. in your area has a similar program.
   — Melissa S.