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No PHI Psychiatrist wants to put me in hospital

Leanne1
Community Member
I saw the psychiatrist for the first time today. She wants to put me in hospital in the start of January, but I dont have PHI, I ranga health insurer and they it will be 2 month wait... $200 a month and $500 excess...just not sure I can afford it.
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Just Sara
Champion Alumni
Champion Alumni

Hi and welcome to our caring BB community!

As you've only put a few words in on your subject, it's not easy to give advice especially, but makes it hard to get to know you as well.

I'm assuming this is a private hospital? Is it a psych ward or just a private bed? Privately, will you have to pay a 'gap' above medicare and private H/C funding? Are there options like a public system facility close to you? Would you like to comment on your disorder or condition? If so, I for one would like to hear your story if you're up to it.

Yeah, I know, there's a lot of questions to answer. Only do what you can ok?

Looking forward to hearing from you...

Sara