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I am a young person at high risk for melanoma with no insurance. What options do I have for melanoma screening?
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CLRC (Organization (Verified) ) - 05 / 03 / 2012
Many skin cancer awareness groups post information online about when and where you can obtain free melanoma screenings in your area. The American Cancer Society keeps up-to-date lists of local and national resources such as these, available athttp://www.cancer.org.
Otherwise, another option would be to look up a Hill-Burton facility in your area. Facilities that participate in the Hill-Burton program have agreed to provide a reasonable volume of services to patients at a free or reduced cost. To find a Hill-Burton facility in your area, please visit:http://www.hrsa.gov/gethealthcare/affordable/hillburton/.
You can also speak with a patient services worker at your local hospital to determine whether the hospital has a charity care program. Many hospitals have no or low-cost care available to low-income patients, however keep in mind that waiting lists for such programs can be long.
Otherwise, another option would be to look up a Hill-Burton facility in your area. Facilities that participate in the Hill-Burton program have agreed to provide a reasonable volume of services to patients at a free or reduced cost. To find a Hill-Burton facility in your area, please visit:http://www.hrsa.gov/gethealthcare/affordable/hillburton/.
You can also speak with a patient services worker at your local hospital to determine whether the hospital has a charity care program. Many hospitals have no or low-cost care available to low-income patients, however keep in mind that waiting lists for such programs can be long.
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