Guest guest Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 Jackie~ I am so sorry to hear this. I know exactly how you are feeling right now. If the day should come when I need the insurance, SSDI, or SSI, I'd be up the creek without a paddle also. Tom and I are in a simular bind. I will continue to lift you in prayer. I hope everything works out for you, I really do.Love and blessings... Val <*)))>< http://www.happytrailsfarm.us Euphemisms are unpleasant truths wearing diplomatic cologne. ~Quentin Crisp~ Subject: Any ideas?To: dercumsdiseasefor_women Date: Saturday, April 26, 2008, 12:55 AM Hi everyone,... ...well as ecstatic as I was about my appts. a couple days ago, I'm a feeling a little defeated with the latest news. My insurance denied my Home Care. They said it isn't covered, and so now we are faced with what we can do now? We have to go to a private Home Care provider, and pay out of pocket, and their rates start at $21.00 a day! Now we are faced too with if because if they turned down something like that, there's probably no way they will pay for my power chair. Its going to cost over $15,000.00!! ! Plus its been years since I've had updated tests for the MS and they will probably required I have new MRI's, LP's, Evoked potentials, etc. to make sure I really do need a power chair. Even though my Dr. wrote a prescription for one, they denied a ramp to be built for me and that wasn't even as expensive as a chair. So I'm feeling a little hopeless right now, because we have no one that can come and help me on a regular basis. Steve might be able to work something out for a short time to work 1/2 day from home. But that still leaves me without anyone here to help me get to the bathroom, etc. This is just such a bunch of BS, and pardon the language, but I can't think of another word that describes how much I feel prejudiced against right now. I just don't know what to do? I don't qualify for SSDI, or even SSI because I don't have enough work credits for the first, and Steve makes too much money for the second. I don't even know if I can qualify for Medicaid if I'm not on disability? We are in the catagory of no or little benefits for the middle class. Our only option might be to move after all and use the equity to pay for someone to come in. That won't last long. SIGHS from Jackie Hugs and Love, Jackie :-) Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 Jackie~ I am so sorry to hear this. I know exactly how you are feeling right now. If the day should come when I need the insurance, SSDI, or SSI, I'd be up the creek without a paddle also. Tom and I are in a simular bind. I will continue to lift you in prayer. I hope everything works out for you, I really do.Love and blessings... Val <*)))>< http://www.happytrailsfarm.us Euphemisms are unpleasant truths wearing diplomatic cologne. ~Quentin Crisp~ Subject: Any ideas?To: dercumsdiseasefor_women Date: Saturday, April 26, 2008, 12:55 AM Hi everyone,... ...well as ecstatic as I was about my appts. a couple days ago, I'm a feeling a little defeated with the latest news. My insurance denied my Home Care. They said it isn't covered, and so now we are faced with what we can do now? We have to go to a private Home Care provider, and pay out of pocket, and their rates start at $21.00 a day! Now we are faced too with if because if they turned down something like that, there's probably no way they will pay for my power chair. Its going to cost over $15,000.00!! ! Plus its been years since I've had updated tests for the MS and they will probably required I have new MRI's, LP's, Evoked potentials, etc. to make sure I really do need a power chair. Even though my Dr. wrote a prescription for one, they denied a ramp to be built for me and that wasn't even as expensive as a chair. So I'm feeling a little hopeless right now, because we have no one that can come and help me on a regular basis. Steve might be able to work something out for a short time to work 1/2 day from home. But that still leaves me without anyone here to help me get to the bathroom, etc. This is just such a bunch of BS, and pardon the language, but I can't think of another word that describes how much I feel prejudiced against right now. I just don't know what to do? I don't qualify for SSDI, or even SSI because I don't have enough work credits for the first, and Steve makes too much money for the second. I don't even know if I can qualify for Medicaid if I'm not on disability? We are in the catagory of no or little benefits for the middle class. Our only option might be to move after all and use the equity to pay for someone to come in. That won't last long. SIGHS from Jackie Hugs and Love, Jackie :-) Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 {{{{JACKIE}}}}}}}}} I don't know about the US so am no help, just wanted to give you a hug, it seems we can't win at times ConnieS Any ideas? Hi everyone,......well as ecstatic as I was about my appts. a couple days ago, I'm a feeling a little defeated with the latest news. My insurance denied my Home Care. They said it isn't covered, and so now we are faced with what we can do now? We have to go to a private Home Care provider, and pay out of pocket, and their rates start at $21.00 a day! Now we are faced too with if because if they turned down something like that, there's probably no way they will pay for my power chair. Its going to cost over $15,000.00!!! Plus its been years since I've had updated tests for the MS and they will probably required I have new MRI's, LP's, Evoked potentials, etc. to make sure I really do need a power chair. Even though my Dr. wrote a prescription for one, they denied a ramp to be built for me and that wasn't even as expensive as a chair. So I'm feeling a little hopeless right now, because we have no one that can come and help me on a regular basis. Steve might be able to work something out for a short time to work 1/2 day from home. But that still leaves me without anyone here to help me get to the bathroom, etc. This is just such a bunch of BS, and pardon the language, but I can't think of another word that describes how much I feel prejudiced against right now. I just don't know what to do? I don't qualify for SSDI, or even SSI because I don't have enough work credits for the first, and Steve makes too much money for the second. I don't even know if I can qualify for Medicaid if I'm not on disability? We are in the catagory of no or little benefits for the middle class. Our only option might be to move after all and use the equity to pay for someone to come in. That won't last long. SIGHS from Jackie Hugs and Love, Jackie :-) Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 Oh honey, I am so sorry. I am praying that they approve your chair...still waiting for mine (was supposed to be here this week, but it isn't) LOVE and HUGS Akiba -- Any ideas? Hi everyone,......well as ecstatic as I was about my appts. a couple days ago, I'm a feeling a little defeated with the latest news. My insurance denied my Home Care. They said it isn't covered, and so now we are faced with what we can do now? We have to go to a private Home Care provider, and pay out of pocket, and their rates start at $21.00 a day! Now we are faced too with if because if they turned down something like that, there's probably no way they will pay for my power chair. Its going to cost over $15,000.00!!! Plus its been years since I've had updated tests for the MS and they will probably required I have new MRI's, LP's, Evoked potentials, etc. to make sure I really do need a power chair. Even though my Dr. wrote a prescription for one, they denied a ramp to be built for me and that wasn't even as expensive as a chair. So I'm feeling a little hopeless right now, because we have no one that can come and help me on a regular basis. Steve might be able to work something out for a short time to work 1/2 day from home. But that still leaves me without anyone here to help me get to the bathroom, etc. This is just such a bunch of BS, and pardon the language, but I can't think of another word that describes how much I feel prejudiced against right now. I just don't know what to do? I don't qualify for SSDI, or even SSI because I don't have enough work credits for the first, and Steve makes too much money for the second. I don't even know if I can qualify for Medicaid if I'm not on disability? We are in the catagory of no or little benefits for the middle class. Our only option might be to move after all and use the equity to pay for someone to come in. That won't last long. SIGHS from Jackie Hugs and Love, Jackie :-) Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 Oh honey, I am so sorry. I am praying that they approve your chair...still waiting for mine (was supposed to be here this week, but it isn't) LOVE and HUGS Akiba -- Any ideas? Hi everyone,......well as ecstatic as I was about my appts. a couple days ago, I'm a feeling a little defeated with the latest news. My insurance denied my Home Care. They said it isn't covered, and so now we are faced with what we can do now? We have to go to a private Home Care provider, and pay out of pocket, and their rates start at $21.00 a day! Now we are faced too with if because if they turned down something like that, there's probably no way they will pay for my power chair. Its going to cost over $15,000.00!!! Plus its been years since I've had updated tests for the MS and they will probably required I have new MRI's, LP's, Evoked potentials, etc. to make sure I really do need a power chair. Even though my Dr. wrote a prescription for one, they denied a ramp to be built for me and that wasn't even as expensive as a chair. So I'm feeling a little hopeless right now, because we have no one that can come and help me on a regular basis. Steve might be able to work something out for a short time to work 1/2 day from home. But that still leaves me without anyone here to help me get to the bathroom, etc. This is just such a bunch of BS, and pardon the language, but I can't think of another word that describes how much I feel prejudiced against right now. I just don't know what to do? I don't qualify for SSDI, or even SSI because I don't have enough work credits for the first, and Steve makes too much money for the second. I don't even know if I can qualify for Medicaid if I'm not on disability? We are in the catagory of no or little benefits for the middle class. Our only option might be to move after all and use the equity to pay for someone to come in. That won't last long. SIGHS from Jackie Hugs and Love, Jackie :-) Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 Oh honey, I am so sorry. I am praying that they approve your chair...still waiting for mine (was supposed to be here this week, but it isn't) LOVE and HUGS Akiba -- Any ideas? Hi everyone,......well as ecstatic as I was about my appts. a couple days ago, I'm a feeling a little defeated with the latest news. My insurance denied my Home Care. They said it isn't covered, and so now we are faced with what we can do now? We have to go to a private Home Care provider, and pay out of pocket, and their rates start at $21.00 a day! Now we are faced too with if because if they turned down something like that, there's probably no way they will pay for my power chair. Its going to cost over $15,000.00!!! Plus its been years since I've had updated tests for the MS and they will probably required I have new MRI's, LP's, Evoked potentials, etc. to make sure I really do need a power chair. Even though my Dr. wrote a prescription for one, they denied a ramp to be built for me and that wasn't even as expensive as a chair. So I'm feeling a little hopeless right now, because we have no one that can come and help me on a regular basis. Steve might be able to work something out for a short time to work 1/2 day from home. But that still leaves me without anyone here to help me get to the bathroom, etc. This is just such a bunch of BS, and pardon the language, but I can't think of another word that describes how much I feel prejudiced against right now. I just don't know what to do? I don't qualify for SSDI, or even SSI because I don't have enough work credits for the first, and Steve makes too much money for the second. I don't even know if I can qualify for Medicaid if I'm not on disability? We are in the catagory of no or little benefits for the middle class. Our only option might be to move after all and use the equity to pay for someone to come in. That won't last long. SIGHS from Jackie Hugs and Love, Jackie :-) Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 Jackie, I don't have any suggestions right now, but I just wanted to let you know I am thinking about you, and hoping that a solution comes your way. And yes, Don't get me started on how I'd like to overhaul "the system" so that this exact situation doesn't happen. Hugs, KamiJackie H wrote: Hi everyone,......well as ecstatic as I was about my appts. a couple days ago, I'm a feeling a little defeated with the latest news. My insurance denied my Home Care. They said it isn't covered, and so now we are faced with what we can do now? We have to go to a private Home Care provider, and pay out of pocket, and their rates start at $21.00 a day! Now we are faced too with if because if they turned down something like that, there's probably no way they will pay for my power chair. Its going to cost over $15,000.00!!! Plus its been years since I've had updated tests for the MS and they will probably required I have new MRI's, LP's, Evoked potentials, etc. to make sure I really do need a power chair. Even though my Dr. wrote a prescription for one, they denied a ramp to be built for me and that wasn't even as expensive as a chair. So I'm feeling a little hopeless right now, because we have no one that can come and help me on a regular basis. Steve might be able to work something out for a short time to work 1/2 day from home. But that still leaves me without anyone here to help me get to the bathroom, etc. This is just such a bunch of BS, and pardon the language, but I can't think of another word that describes how much I feel prejudiced against right now. I just don't know what to do? I don't qualify for SSDI, or even SSI because I don't have enough work credits for the first, and Steve makes too much money for the second. I don't even know if I can qualify for Medicaid if I'm not on disability? We are in the catagory of no or little benefits for the middle class. Our only option might be to move after all and use the equity to pay for someone to come in. That won't last long. SIGHS from Jackie Hugs and Love, Jackie :-) Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2008 Report Share Posted April 26, 2008 Oh no, Jackie. I am so sorry. HUGS, Challis Any ideas? Hi everyone,... ...well as ecstatic as I was about my appts. a couple days ago, I'm a feeling a little defeated with the latest news. My insurance denied my Home Care. They said it isn't covered, and so now we are faced with what we can do now? We have to go to a private Home Care provider, and pay out of pocket, and their rates start at $21.00 a day! Now we are faced too with if because if they turned down something like that, there's probably no way they will pay for my power chair. Its going to cost over $15,000.00!! ! Plus its been years since I've had updated tests for the MS and they will probably required I have new MRI's, LP's, Evoked potentials, etc. to make sure I really do need a power chair. Even though my Dr. wrote a prescription for one, they denied a ramp to be built for me and that wasn't even as expensive as a chair. So I'm feeling a little hopeless right now, because we have no one that can come and help me on a regular basis. Steve might be able to work something out for a short time to work 1/2 day from home. But that still leaves me without anyone here to help me get to the bathroom, etc. This is just such a bunch of BS, and pardon the language, but I can't think of another word that describes how much I feel prejudiced against right now. I just don't know what to do? I don't qualify for SSDI, or even SSI because I don't have enough work credits for the first, and Steve makes too much money for the second. I don't even know if I can qualify for Medicaid if I'm not on disability? We are in the catagory of no or little benefits for the middle class. Our only option might be to move after all and use the equity to pay for someone to come in. That won't last long. SIGHS from Jackie Hugs and Love, Jackie :-) Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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