Re: MEDICAID

[Guest guest]

> THERESA wrote:

> I've been waiting for medicaid to approve my meds for 7 days now, i've been

out of morphine, percocet, everything, had to go to ER yesterday to get pain

shots and stomach upset shots, they gave me a fentyl patch to last for 3 days

while waiting for medicaid. i have share of cost and will have met my amount but

somehow they are not working hard or fast enough, anyone have any ideas? i'm in

extreme pain and having withdrawls.

>

Theresa,

There are free medications programs and I would call the companies that make

your medications as they have assistance programs. Your pain management doctor

or doctor should have contacts also. There is a National 211 number that you can

call and see if they have any assistance programs in the area.

You need to get with your doctor also and call the medicaid 800 number for

assistance. Bennie

[Guest guest]

I know here that it takes about 30 days from application to get medicaid to

start. but if you are getting it public welfare, you can call and possibly get

an emergency medical coverage.

I agree with the post about free medication. Check with our doctor if they know

of any clinics. If you have to go to the ER again, as to talk to the medical

social worker. Many times they can get you a limited supply of medication

through the hospital programs.

I know how hard it is to be without your medications. I had to go without mine

for 2 months a couple years back.

Hope you get relief soon. tami

> THERESA wrote:

> I've been waiting for medicaid to approve my meds for 7 days now, i've been

out of morphine, percocet, everything, had to go to ER yesterday to get pain

shots and stomach upset shots, they gave me a fentyl patch to last for 3 days

while waiting for medicaid. i have share of cost and will have met my amount but

somehow they are not working hard or fast enough, anyone have any ideas? i'm in

extreme pain and having withdrawls.