Colonoscopy needed but no insurance

[u/pinkyoshimitsu]

My close 26yo friend lives near Atlanta, GA. She works part-time at a church doing childcare and part-time at HomeGoods. Along with her younger brother, she helps support her household, particularly her older sister (who has MS but seems to not qualify for disability?), and her mother (disabled + ex-alcoholic with dementia).

About five years ago, she had serious GI issues and got a colonoscopy (discounted by a friendly doctor), which found large tumors in a part of the colon known for aggressive precancerous growth. The doctor advised repeat colonoscopies every 1–3 years, but she hasn’t had one since due to a lack of insurance.

Given her part-time jobs and financial situation, would she likely qualify for Georgia Medicaid? And if not, would she be eligible for subsidized ACA marketplace insurance? Or are there any other resources or clinics in Georgia that might help her get a follow-up colonoscopy without insurance?

Thanks in advance for any advice or info, I really appreciate it.

[u/No-Bread-1197]

https://www.colonoscopyassist.com/Cities/Atlanta_GA_colonoscopy.html

This program works with you to schedule one for a flat fee of about a grand. If she doesn't have that much saved, she can probably crowdfund it through the church she works at.

[u/pinkyoshimitsu → u/No-Bread-1197]

Good point regarding the church fundraiser. She already created a fundraiser a few years ago for surgery for her mum but in all fairness the whole family has health issues so it wouldn’t surprise anyone