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Posted by socialdeviantjeff on March 19, 2004, at 20:09:19
...people with mental health needs.
I've been spending a good part of the day on the phone with Medicaid.
Because of budget cuts, Medicaid will only accept people who are unemployed and will be so for at least 12 months. 12 months! This is in Utah, I don't know how it is elsewhere.
Even with Medicaid, the system here will not meet my needs, at least as an outpatient. The jerks at the local not for profit won't even talk to me unless I am actively suicidal.
In short, Medicaid is pointless and the whole situation is hopeless.My SSDI is at best nine months out. I GROSS only about $550 a month. I can barely afford my $17 Triazolam (halcion) each month. My pdoc gives me samples for my other meds, which would easily be over $500 a month otherwise. I can't even afford my child support this month and that has me really, really stressed.
I had to leave work early last night from fatigue. My boss is a great lady but I know she can only go so far, and I'm on the bleeding edge with work.
I don't know what to do anymore. Do I quit my job, have little to no money and let the child support debt accrue? I have no assets. They can't take what's not there.
Or, do I keep working, have no medical coverage at all, let everything get worse and hope I don't kill myself?
Trying to work hurts my body, mind, SSDI and Medicaid case. But it at least helps me feel like I'm trying.
I truly don't know what to do anymore. Running out of options and patience.
<rant over>
Sorry I've been such a party pooper lately. My mind has been in some pretty bad places. I hope everyone is doing well and I wish you all the best.
Posted by Fallen4myT on March 19, 2004, at 20:14:52
In reply to The system sucks and America is evil towards...., posted by socialdeviantjeff on March 19, 2004, at 20:09:19
Hi, I seldom get into talk on political stuff but you are 100% CORRECT....The system MEGA SUCKS. I supposedly have good insurance...and it sucks and if not for a nice T who forgives a lot of cash issues.....I would be out on my ear. I have PTSD and I am lucky to get precertified for 10-20 visits...when you are not precertified they don't pay..its a mess. PTDS needs more than 10-20 visits and my T has to refile and refile...and oft times dont get paid...someday I will be out on my butt :(
Posted by EmmyS on March 19, 2004, at 21:11:52
In reply to The system sucks and America is evil towards...., posted by socialdeviantjeff on March 19, 2004, at 20:09:19
http://www.financialassistancenetwork.org/drugbook.txt
Have you had a chance to look into the drug manufacturers programs for people who are experiencing financial hardship? That link has drug names, makers, and how to get the program info.
Emmy
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