Question about health insurance?!

Question about health insurance?

I'm 18.. my mom and dad can't afford to have health insurance for me.. and I'm inbetween jobs right now.. but i really need to see a doctor. I live with my dad and he doesn't make that much.. how do i qualify for like medicare or something can help me see a doctor??

You wont qualify for medicare or medicaid unless you have a disability. My suggestion to you is hit the emergency room. You can usually have them bill you instead of paying for it then and there. After that you can set up a payment plan. Some hospitals also can adjust your bill based on income if you qualify. You can apply for that with the financial dept at the time of or after your er visit.

If you need to see the doc because you are pregnant or other sexual health concerns, go to planned parenthood or the health dept.
Other thought: Are there any free or reduced clinics in your area?

And in most cases parents cant carry a child over 18 if they are not a full time student, so it may not be that they can't afford to, but actually can't.