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We are having a major medical problem here and now we need to go to the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. Around last week or so I remember seeing where there is a site that will pay for a plane ride to Medical facilities for emergency cases but I can't for anything remember where or what site it was.

Does anyone have any idea what site or where I can go to get help with airline tickets and hotel stays please? She has to be there on the 24th and we are running out of time. Any information would be so greatly appreciated and I do apologize for putting this here but I really need everyone to see it so that maybe someone can help.

Thank you all for everything you do.
 
Try American Airlines! Several times a year, I donate my "Frequent Flyer Miles" to their emergency medical transportation system for patiens. Here is the web page www.aa.com You can look under "Contact Numbers" for the place to call.
With regard to the hotel room, give the Mayo Clinic a call directly. They have "housing for families in need" and point you in the right direction. The housing may not be totally free, but, at a reduced cost. Hope this helps, and, good luck with your trip.
 
Without asking personal information, I will say this. If it is a child needing medical treatment, Ronald McDonald House provides lodging for the caregiver/family.

If it is a cancer patient, the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge provides temporary lodging.

You'll have to check about facilities near Mayo Clinic. I'm sure Patient Services or Pastoral Services at the hospital could help you out. Since Mayo Clinic is a huge hospital and a well recognized medical facility, there maybe programs through the hospital.
 
corporate jets

I know that Corporate jets will also give any empty seats that they have to patients in need, so you should call your local airport and ask them if there are any flying out to that area.
 
i saw: givingflite.org, airtimetable.com and mymoneyblog.com
hope something works for you. i apologize I don't know how to put the link here.
 
hadleysun said:
I know that Corporate jets will also give any empty seats that they have to patients in need, so you should call your local airport and ask them if there are any flying out to that area.
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this was going to be my suggestion. My friend flies on a corporate jet all the time and he always makes sure he saves a few seats for patients if needed.

Its through Corporate Angels of Mercy.

http://www.corpangelnetwork.org/contact/index.html
 
Thanks so much

I didn't want to get to person in the freebie site but I didn't know where to post this. This is the problem......its my niece and she is 20 years old and in college. They think she may have a rare form of Lukemia and that is what they will be testing her on. Something in her body is killing her blood cells and she has to go about every 4 days to recieve a treatment that takes 6 to 8 hours depending on how low her blood count is. Needless to say this has been going on now for about 5 months and they money is depleted. The nearest big airport from here is about 3 hours away. We are running out of time because her appt is on the 24th of this month. I will check all of these sites that everyone suggested and I thank you so very much for all of your help and support. If anyone has any more ideas please feel free to tell me. I don't know what else to do. :(
 
Leukemia and Lymphona Society

Here is the link to the "Leukemia and Lymphona Society." They offer all kinds of financial assistance!!!


http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/all_page?item_id=4599




Financial Support

The many challenges of a blood cancer diagnosis include managing your household finances and healthcare insurance, and understanding your rights in the workplace as a cancer survivor or a caregiver.

There are many excellent guides and tools available to assist patients and their families in working through these challenges and determining which resources are available to them. Applying for health insurance or filing health insurance claims can be a full-time job and can be extremely overwhelming to a person undergoing cancer treatment.

Patients can call on volunteers for support to assist them in managing the maze of health insurance claims, keeping organized records and filing appeals if needed. Many people will come forward when a person is diagnosed and ask, "Is there anything I can do to help?" There are many tedious yet important tasks in keeping health insurance claims in order. Passing them off to a trusted relative or friend can reduce an enormous burden for a patient.

The Society's Patient Financial Aid Program offers financial reimbursement for some medications, transportation and procedures for those in need.

The Society's Co-Pay Assistance Program offers financial support towards the cost of insurance co-payments and/or insurance premium costs for prescription drugs. Patients must qualify both medically and financially for this program.

Information and resources regarding insurance, managed care and employment issues are provided in Insurance & Employment.




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Patient Financial Aid - The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Patient Financial Aid program offers financial reimbursement for some medications, transportation and procedures for those in need
Insurance - Serious illnesses such as leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma present many insurance concerns and challenges

Employment - Information and resources on employment issues

Prescription Drug Coverage - For people who have a diagnosis of cancer, medication coverage can become quite costly. Especially for those who do not have insurance to cover the cost of life-saving prescription medications.

Co-Pay Assistance Program - The Co-Pay Assistance program offers assistance to patients in meeting their private insurance or Medicare premium or co-pay obligations for prescription medications.
 
Try to give the Mayo Clinic a call directly. Here is the link to their "Medical Services" which you can use to contact them for things like patient services, billing, etc. Once at the Clinic, ask to make an appt. with the "Social Worker" and/or "Patient Advocate" to facilitate financial assitance.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/patientinfo/

This is the link to Billing and Insurance Issues at Mayo in Minn. Lots of good info listed.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/billing-rst/

If you are experiencing financial hardship, please contact Patient Account Services at (507) 266-5670 or arrange to meet with one of our financial counselors, who can talk with you about options such as a payment plan or government assistance. Visit our offices in one of the following locations:

Eisenberg Lobby
Rochester Methodist Hospital
Gonda Lobby East
Gonda Building
Mary Brigh Main
Saint Marys Hospital

Here is the link right into the "Hematology Department" which will take care of your niece and her needs. May find some help there as well.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/hematology-rst/
 
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