@mincer Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect, a place to give and get support. Members @collierga @wisco50 @sunnyflower @lotsofpain @lifetimepain @lindaferrara @bustrbrwn22 have discussed this topic in the past and may be able to offer support.

Your situation has multiple layers and it's clearly an extremely difficult situation. To help address the financial concerns, have you considered going to your local county and telling them your medical issues and that you've had to go down in hours. Do you think you would qualify for medical assistance state insurance? I think that may be an option to explore. Your local county human services should be able to help and/or direct you towards appropriate resources.

I think you've already decided that you need a second opinion but there are financial barriers. Did I get that right?

May I ask if you have anyone to help you navigate your local state and county system?