Healthcare for non-working individuals and ear infections

I have an GD ear infection, which has been kinda painful, but a new learning moment none the less. I have been out of work here in Charlotte for about 3 months ( and counting...) which means no healthcare for myself and spouse. Da Shorties are covered up, though. I have been using some family and internet recommended solutions on a try as I go basis.....A combo of some of these have eleviated alot of the symptons. Let's see, I have smashed a clove of garlic, place in a bowl with olive oil (cold pressed) and warmed it up (not HOT) and used a dropper to place in my ear. I have clean my ears with peroxide and warm water (flush) and have use a hot compress on side where ear is infected.