[netshade]

Corollary to this: if you have insurance, it's also worth asking your insurance provider if they know of any aid programs that can assist. I was shocked to discover Humana has a team that will help you discover aid programs to cover the rest of the cost that Humana might not cover.

Obvs it would be great if they covered 100%, but if you're trying to cover your ass right now, it's worth asking your provider about.

[bombcar]

And as another note, if you qualify for aid programs, and they are not oversubscribed, then you should sign up even if you can afford not to - if you feel bad, donate the difference to an appropriate charity or cause.

Because the number of people using aid programs is a major factor in getting them identified and improved.