@kaystrand, Kay, the message was: *From Colleen: Here is information about Mayo Clinic's Billing and Insurance http://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide/billing-insurance which includes information about Charitable Care and Financial Assistance at Mayo Clinic http://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide/billing-insurance/financial-assistance
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@tdrell, Terri, I would make a phone call making reference to: Mayo Clinic Connect .. Colleen Young, Connect Director who gave you the above information. REMEMBER . you ARE your own BEST ADVOCATE!! Just because you are on Medicare does NOT mean you are second class! Be NICE .. but be persistent! If necessary be persistent in your phone call re: Colleen Young, Connect Director had referred to ' Charitable Care and Financial Assistance at Mayo Clinic' AND you would like FURTHER information on just HOW/WHERE/WHEN you are able to take advantage of it. Be your persistent "climb the wall' self if a wall presents itself! I KNOW you can do it! Hugs to you! Katherine

Dear dear Katherine, I have no interest in going to Mayo Clinic. I am satisfied with NJH and the care I received there ( Without the worry of cost....aside from my Medicare and supplement premium.) As always thank you for your input.Tdrell

<br><br><br><br><br>NJH is supposed to be another fine medical institute. I have heard <br>wonderful things about that place too. I almost went there myself.<br> <br><br>

@tdrell, Terri, I TOTALLY understand and agree. I just thought because of your questions you were considering Mayo. So sorry! It sounds like NJH is doing a GREAT job for you .. just make sure you keep us posted! We have our fingers .. and toes crossed for you! Hugs! Katherine

Katherine...as others have said....you are GREAT,!!! thank you for all you do for our support group. TErri D

Thank you Terri .. I KNOW you appreciate it .. I well remember your beginning! Big Hugs! Katherine