A member asked:

Hey how are you im on unemployment my name is marcus and i lost my health insurance and im running low of blood pressure medication?

4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Your circumstances are unfortunate. There are many ways someone can get health care in the US without insurance. If you have a low income there are federally subsidized clinics. I have worked in such clinics and people some people were charged as low as $15 a visit, (most paid more). https://www.hrsa.gov/opa/eligibility-and-registration/health-centers/fqhc/index.html

Answered 3/7/2021

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Your current prescriber would be best to assist with refills during your transition to a community clinic as most refills are done over the phone by current docs. That will allow for time for a proper transition of care. Prescribing to unknown patients for undocumented conditions ( docs not having access to medical files) is not recommended otherwise.

Answered 3/7/2021

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Hypertension meds: Agree with Dr. Pasniciuc. There may be sliding fee or free services in some counties. We can not manage your blood pressure medication on HealthTap's general health/ medical education site.

Answered 3/7/2021

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