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Pittsburgh, PA

Just asking for people's advice, I am getting all the bills in for having my epilepsy surgery, the 2 stays in the emu and it is very pricey and I've been off work for a couple months from the surgery, Does anyone know how I'd be able to get help paying for them? Thanks in advance!

December 2, 2024
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Naomi
I ran into a similar situation a few years back. I ended up with a $35,000 bill. Check with patient accounts at the Hospitals. Many have financial assistance, others use sliding scales. Etc.
Check with the Epilepsy foundation of PA.
epilepsy foundation of MO kept a long list of resources.

December 2, 2024
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

have you checked the back of the bill. You may not have the bill to pay depending on how much you make.
Fill the information out, and or call billing at the address on the bill.

January 23, 2025
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

If none of these ideas work try reaching out to your epilepsy foundation. They usually have help with some of these challenges. They also help with getting you the medicine when you don't have insurance.

December 3, 2024
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Might you be able to get assistance from an organization or possibly the State? I know there are funds set aside for people in need.

December 2, 2024
MyEpilepsyTeam

There are a few options that may help with managing the medical bills for your epilepsy surgery and related care:

1. Check if the drug manufacturers have patient assistance programs to help cover the costs of medications. These programs often have income qualifications to determine eligibility (source 2).

2. Carefully review Show Full Answer

There are a few options that may help with managing the medical bills for your epilepsy surgery and related care:

1. Check if the drug manufacturers have patient assistance programs to help cover the costs of medications. These programs often have income qualifications to determine eligibility (source 2).

2. Carefully review each medical bill and compare to your explanation of benefits from your insurance to check for any errors. It's estimated 80% of medical bills have an error (source 2).

3. If you have any out-of-pocket expenses remaining even after insurance, ask your health care team if there are any local organizations or nonprofits that provide financial assistance for epilepsy care (source 1).

4. Consider finding an advocate like a family member or friend who can help you navigate the billing process if it's too overwhelming to manage right now (source 5).

December 2, 2024

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