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It is extremely unusual for O2 to be given at home after a heart attack without there being some other underlying issues, such as COPD (Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease). Can you tell me how long it is estimated that in home O2 is needed? How young is this person? Is this person still in hospital? I agree with all others that Social Workers are best to address this need and they will help with application to medicaid as well. If there is no insurance and no medicare and no medicaid then the spend down is done in seconds what with the cost of hospital care these days. Speak with the Social Worker. If you are already at home then with the doctor who prescribed in home O2.
How old/young is this person? Does he/she have other issues? I'm thinking that a young person doesn't necessarily just have a heart attack but that there are already other health issues and/or other doctors involved, perhaps in the cardiac field?
If there are other co-morbidity issues, is the individual involved in any nonprofit organizations which provide various levels of support? Sometimes they can offer suggestions as well.
Both Barb and Frebrowser have offered good suggestions. You might be able to find additional support by contacting a DME supplier which provides oxygen services. My experience is with these entities, who after competition are selected by Medicare to be designated suppliers. So I'm not very familiar with direct to customer supply companies, although I've seen the upbeat and glitzy commercials on tv and ads in AARP publications.
I think it would be helpful also to learn about oxygen equipment, both stationary and portable.
Is this young person still in school? If so, he/she would need something portable. But he/she may also need a stationary unit for home and at night. These can be very, very costly.
I think the young person and/or his/her parents should contact the treating cardiologist or pulmonologist to get accurate information on the individual's condition, as well as potentially provide resources for this person's medical condition.
(Our experience with oxygen arose from a pulmonary, not cardiac condition, so I mention both medical fields.)
When my father was diagnosed with dysphagia, I did a lot of research, found forums specifically focused only on this issue and was shocked to learn that some youngsters also had swallowing disorders, and that there were various organizations with forums for discussions of the related issues.
I'm wondering if you've searched online for similar forums, addressing cardiac issues?
This must be an unsettling situation for a young person; I hope your support and assistance in finding a reasonable oxygen source bears fruit and this young person is able to maintain as normal a life as possible.
This sounds like a good question for the hospital social worker.
I can't guess and you don't say how this individual came to be in the position of not having insurance and not qualifying for the regular safety nets.
If they have any money or credit cards, they could try to buy a used oxygen concentrator from an individual or look at web sites like https://www.noinsurancemedicalsupplies.com/search.php?search_query=oxygen+concentrator§ion=product.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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How young is this person? Is this person still in hospital?
I agree with all others that Social Workers are best to address this need and they will help with application to medicaid as well. If there is no insurance and no medicare and no medicaid then the spend down is done in seconds what with the cost of hospital care these days.
Speak with the Social Worker. If you are already at home then with the doctor who prescribed in home O2.
If there are other co-morbidity issues, is the individual involved in any nonprofit organizations which provide various levels of support? Sometimes they can offer suggestions as well.
Both Barb and Frebrowser have offered good suggestions. You might be able to find additional support by contacting a DME supplier which provides oxygen services. My experience is with these entities, who after competition are selected by Medicare to be designated suppliers. So I'm not very familiar with direct to customer supply companies, although I've seen the upbeat and glitzy commercials on tv and ads in AARP publications.
I think it would be helpful also to learn about oxygen equipment, both stationary and portable.
Is this young person still in school? If so, he/she would need something portable. But he/she may also need a stationary unit for home and at night. These can be very, very costly.
I think the young person and/or his/her parents should contact the treating cardiologist or pulmonologist to get accurate information on the individual's condition, as well as potentially provide resources for this person's medical condition.
(Our experience with oxygen arose from a pulmonary, not cardiac condition, so I mention both medical fields.)
When my father was diagnosed with dysphagia, I did a lot of research, found forums specifically focused only on this issue and was shocked to learn that some youngsters also had swallowing disorders, and that there were various organizations with forums for discussions of the related issues.
I'm wondering if you've searched online for similar forums, addressing cardiac issues?
This must be an unsettling situation for a young person; I hope your support and assistance in finding a reasonable oxygen source bears fruit and this young person is able to maintain as normal a life as possible.
I can't guess and you don't say how this individual came to be in the position of not having insurance and not qualifying for the regular safety nets.
If they have any money or credit cards, they could try to buy a used oxygen concentrator from an individual or look at web sites like https://www.noinsurancemedicalsupplies.com/search.php?search_query=oxygen+concentrator§ion=product.