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Old 12-06-2009, 11:33 AM
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Thank you for your thoughts and wishes. They are appreciated.


I have a little update to give also.

A couple months ago I was approved for a local health plan for people in my situation. I have been able to see doctors now, but have yet to have any major issues resolved. A few pain medications and muscle relaxers have been prescribed. They help a little, but the symptoms do not go away.

I was finally approved for Social Security Disability. This is a big step. I may finally be able to stop living with family and relieve some stress by having a place to call my own again.

The new problems I have now other then symptoms, are finding a way to pay for a live in care giver. I didn't qualify for Medicare because of stupid technicalities. The house I owned and that was foreclosed on apparently was still in my name during my Social Security application process, according to state records. So, it counted against me, even though I had not been living there for over a year. It made me ineligible and I did not qualify. This also cost me about $1200 from SSI To get Medicaid, I must be disabled for 2 years.

The program in the state where I live to pay for caregiver service, the "Waiver Program", uses medicare/medicaid to pay the caregiver. There is also about a 5 month waiting list for approvals. I don't know what I'm going to do here. Very concerned about this.

That's all for now. Best luck to everyone suffering along side.
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