Sorry your friend is going to jail/the pen. That won't be fun at all.
A friend of mine is on an expensive cancer drug for him to stay alive. He has no insurance and is running out of money quick. He was wondering what happens if he was arrested and/or sent to prison? Would they be required to supply him with this drug to keep him alive?
I think that's the point... He can't afford his meds, and is going to do something to put himself in prison until the cancer treatment is over.
Probably 1) because medicade won't pay for it and 2)by the time they did pay for it, he'd be dead.Why not just quit working and go on Medicaid? You'll get full coverage then......
Can he get credit cards, max them out then declare bankruptcy? Thats the American way.
:thumbsup:And claim the medical expenses on tax return for double win.
I think that's the point... He can't afford his meds, and is going to do something to put himself in prison until the cancer treatment is over.
out of curiosity, what is the medication called? And how much does it cost per month?
I doubt he will get it.
They only have to provide minimal cover and he will get the cheapest medicine required and even then it could be delayed for a few months before he gets it or even gets a check up.
Yes he would get the medical treatments while in jail at the tax payers expense. There have been many stories where some guy just goes and robs a bank and then gives themselves up so they can get food/shelter/medical care in jail.
I don't know the name of the meds he needs. He is about 40 years old and recently divorced (because of the medical problems). He just wants to live. Even in prison with AID's, its still living. His cancer without meds, doctors say about 3 or 4 months. With meds, many years. He wants to see his children growing up and grand children. A prison appears to be his only answer.
Probably better off seeking an other alternative, like a job that has a better drug plan. Prison is only going to add further complications such as aids.