[Fredslist] Cancer patient, no health insurance

[Jennifer Naylor]

Gotham, 

An old friend called, male, 54, newly-diagnosed with esophageal cancer which
will require surgery and follow up care to the tune of $200 ­ 300 K.

He does not have insurance. He does however, have a lot of equity in his
house, and should be able to cover it with an HE loan.

It¹s my understanding that he should negotiate prices and fees ahead of time
with the hospital  - do any of you have experience here, guidelines to
follow that can help me support him through this maze?

His surgeon is in residence at LIJ here on Long Island ­ I¹ve always heard
that if you have cancer, Sloan-Kettering is your best choice. Thoughts on
this point?

Thanks in advance, Gotham.

Jennifer

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Jennifer T. Naylor
Gotham Women LI
Tel.:   516.656.3389
Mobile: 516.639.7833
Skype User Name: JenniferNaylor


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