Insurance Questions
Hello! I have a very limited insurance and was wondering what could be done if the insurance won't cover appointments to see a specialist. Are there any other options for payment or financial aid, even if someone has to go out of state to see a doctor? Any help would be appreciated!
Hi
, it can be really stressful to have limited insurance especially when it comes to treating endometriosis. You aren't alone there at all. Unfortunately, this is a question that comes up often. I am including a link to an article that we ran that has a bunch of options and resources to look to try and get some financial assistance. I really hope it helps: https://endometriosis.net/resources-cost. I am going to also call out this particular section of the article that might be particularly helpful: Community health centers: These clinics offer low- or no-cost healthcare services and referrals to specialized care. Search online for the center nearest you or go to Findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov. Hopefully, other community members will chime in and give you their thoughts as well. Sending you lots of love. 💛 Kayleigh, Endometriosis.net team Thank you for these links!
Have you checked to see if your insurance offers a medical social worker? I have one and she has been invaluable in helping me investigate options and she tells me about services I didn't even know existed. The fact that we have to jump through so many hoops to get the care we need is so frustrating. I'll be thinking of you. ~Katrina, Endo.net Advocate
Hahaha, I hope not, but you're probably right. 
LOL this made me laugh! That is soooo darn true. I spend a good majority of the time yelling at the automatic recordings because they can never hear me 🤣 Anyways, I just wanted to check in and see how things were going for you! -Kimberli (team member)
My insurance also would not cover a specialist. They threw me a list of generalist ob/gyns in my state, none of whom were endometriosis specialists. I know your pain; I have lost many hours fighting with my insurance to cover my single visit to an "out-of-network" specialist. I elevated my dispute to the state of Rhode Island. I recommend reading the books of Laurie Todd, Insurance Warrior, and listening to the podcast "An Arm and a Leg" for tips on fighting. Fight, or we'll never get anywhere. Good luck!
Sorry you've been through it like that! And thank you for sharing the book and podcast. I'll look into those. ~Katrina, Endometriosis.net Advocate I'm so sorry you've been through this too 🙁 it saddens me just how many have been put into this situation. I know I can certainly relate. But I just wanted to say thank you for sharing that book and podcast. I never heard of either so most certainly will be looking into both! How have you been doing? -Kimberli (team member)
hi! I see it’s been several months since you posted this. So I am hoping you were able to challenge the insurance company and was able to see who you needed. But I would love to get an update. Big hugs!
Amber (endometriosis.net team moderator)
