I just found out that a breast MRI costs $2,300. I guess I'll need to save my money since I'm self paid, but I wondered if there was a way to get an MRI at a cheaper cost?
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anonymous
Survivor since 2007
Nancy,
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We have catastrophic type insurance which is the only type we can afford. The premiums are high and so are the deductables. My MRI's are never covered but when I present my insurance card, I am only billed what the insurance allows and the office accepts this much lower amount. It is about $1300 which I pay off in installments. TALK to the office.... see if they will accept a lower amount.... as in what an insurance company would allow. For an MRI, you can also shop around. Hopefully, you live in a large enough area where there is more than one MRI place. It wouldn't be any different in the MRI but you could find a better deal from another office. Don't be afraid to shop, ask for a lower price, and also to pay it off in installments. It's time to start fighting for your health. Hang in there.... take care, Sharon -
anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
Try the BrestCancerSite. They has
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
Nancy have you tried to get financial help? What do you do / did for a living? Pls send me your email I might be able to get you some help. With all the stress w carry we should not have to worry about how to approach treatment!! Pls hang in there stay positive n look for options
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
Where I live they are free
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
thanks Sharon. I live out in the West Texas desert....it is beautiful here in Alpine, but medical care stinks. I am trying to find someone in Midland/Odessa to let me pay half the amount and then pay off. No one out here is going to want less...
thanks Sharon. I live out in the West Texas desert....it is beautiful here in Alpine, but medical care stinks. I am trying to find someone in Midland/Odessa to let me pay half the amount and then pay off. No one out here is going to want less than $2300--we are at the end of the chain out here. I might have to check out San Antonio or Austin. Will let you know. Again Sharon, thanks for your concern !!!!!!
anonymous
Survivor since 2007
Nancy.... you GO girl! I am positive you will find an MRI that will be much more willing to work with you. (I LOVE Austin!)
about 1 year ago • FlagPlease let me know. Take care, Sharon