How do I apply for welfare?!


Question: How do I apply for welfare?
I'm 18, I live with my mom, I have a part-time job & no kids.
My mom basically supports me but we do not have health insurance.
My mom is self-employed so if she were to get health insurance on her own, it would be ridiculously high. It is actually cheaper to see doctors & pay out of pocket than to pay X amount of money a month on insurance. We found some really nice, trustworthy doctors for check-ups, dental & vision. I have found a few dermatologists that I would like to try but they do not accept anyone without insurance.

I digress…
I NEED to see a dermatologist & do not want to pay ALL of the fees associated with it. I want to get some sort of welfare/insurance without paying some ridiculous fee if I don't have to.

I don't know if any of this makes sense to anyone else but me.
I don't want money or food stamps. Just welfare-like health insurance if possible.

We've never been on welfare so I don't have the faintest idea on how to go about requesting it.

Question: How can I apply for welfare?




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when a person is on welfare they get medicaid health insurance. it does not cover dermatologists.

to apply for welfare you call up the local department of health and human services office and make an appointment. it's in the white pages under state agencies. look in the phone book or go online.

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You should become a patient at a low income clinic and they will get a dermatologist after you see a primary care guy and you will only have to pay the regular fee.

Welfare is for people who have no income and children. There is general assistance for single people. It is not much money and you have to be low income. If you live with Mom, her financial information has to be provided.



go to the welfare office and take it from there



Your mother is taking a chance by not buying health insurance. Health care is a matter of personal responsibility, and if she chooses not to buy insurance to cover the inevitable, then she should expect to pay the unexpected costs. She shouldn't expect responsible hard-working taxpayers to pick up the tab.

That said, since you are 18, you might want to check to see if there is a FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Center) in your area. (Just Google). These health centers receive federal and private grants to stay afloat, and see anyone who walks in the door. Our local center receives grants from the local hospital because the center saves them $millions in ER costs because people go to the clinic instead of the ER for minor ailments. They accept Medicaid (and will help with the paperwork if you qualify), as well as Medicare, people with insurance, full-pay people, and low-income people who pay a sliding -scale fee beginning at about $20. You may very well qualify for Medicaid or low-income fees, since you are 18. They don't usually employ specialists, but might refer you to one.

We have insurance and receive all our health care at our local clinic. Check it out!

Husband is on the board of our local Health Center



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