Where do i get financial assistance for a heart transplant?

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I am 56 years old male. I had a heart attack and quad bypass surgery in 1994. I receive a small amount each month from Social Security and I have medicare. I also have Blue Cross of Georgia Insurance, that is very limited. I was in the Hospital this year in March for a week at which time my cardiologist referred me to a doctor in Atlanta, GA to be evaluated for heart trans plant. I drove the 600 miles round trip rented motel room overnight, and was told that I have to wait 6 weeks for the blood clot to completely dissolve before I would be considered for any testing. I was in the hospital again in May, was referred to a doctor in Savannah, GA 120 miles from where I live and was told that I would have to return two days later because the doctor was on vacation. I am self employed because I am not physically able to hold a traditional job, and have only worked a few weeks this year. I can hardly afford the medications I am now taking. I would appreciate any advice you can give.

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My father has had 5 open heart surgeries and was temporarily on the transplant list at Westchester Medical in NY. Once they determine you are a candidate - there is a very specific process and protocol that needs to be considered for you to first qualify for the list and second actually get on the list. The hospital itself wil provide you with ample info , along with a cardiologist(s) and most hospitals have a transplant "team" to help you through the process. At your age, unless you have congenitive failure - it is likely a pacemaker/defib can be placed to thwart off the transplant. Of course I am not a Dr, but my father has had 5 procedures, over the past 23 years and is not only a miracle to be alive - but has had the pacemaker/defin for 4 years now - and is no longer on the list, with just having his battery changed, same day procedure and everything going as best as it can for him.
They will walk you through every option available, including cost, coverage and availability. If you can - Emory is the best in Georgia for heart surgeries, transplants and pioneer some great solutions opposed to transplants.
Godspeed to you.

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Get your heart transplant surgery in India.Cardiac Surgery (including septal defects/transplants/CAbG/Angio. is very cheap in India.There is one company that is very famous in India that arranges cardiac surgery for foreigners in India.They are called the Forerunners Healthcare.I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and about their patient stories.I have also read that they arrange financing for international patients as cosmetic surgery is not covered by insurance or by the ailing NHS.

They also have photos pasted of their International patients.You can checkout their website.The cost savings are incredible.As a doctor i personally believe that your surgery can be easily handled in India as the quality of healthcare available here is simply best in the world.The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star .

My cousin got her sons septal defect surgery done there and she is more than very happy with the results.sHe is all praise for this forerunners healthcare company.She paid just 20% of the cost what she was quoted in USA and now her son is like any other normal kid of his age,is very active and has no cynotic episodes.i strongly recommend you to talk to them if you need serious help.

http://www.forerunnershealthcare.com

go to government agency or some foundations that help people who couldn't afford medical cost.

You can try getting info at your local county or city health department maybe try the american heart association at americanheart.org .

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