I am in trouble.

[Sammie]

Hope you are doing well Angel. My Prayers are going out to you. sammie

[Drazil65]

Angel...my heart goes out to you and I am so sorry to hear all that you are going through....looks like you have a lot of good advice and direction here and family support which will mean a lot in the coming months...try to focus on your health, treatment and recovery right now as that is most important at this time...You are in my thoughts and prayers and please let us know how you are doing throughout...big hugs

[ValleYum]

Contacted SSA today to see what is going on with my application and it has not even been assigned to someone yet. This is going to take forever.

Hoping to hear a happy holiday update from you, Angel!!! <3

[dmc-2008]

So glad you are covered!!!! That is a load off! Xoxo

[AngelinaCat]

Yes, please let us know how you are doing...

[ValleYum]

Checking in on you, Angel. Hope all is as well as can be! (((hugs)))

[angel7821]

Contacted SSA today to see what is going on with my application and it has not even been assigned to someone yet. This is going to take forever.

[zeezee]

Found out today all my meds are covered with Medicaid. I was so happy to find that out. Met with a new dr today and I told her I would like to know how much time I have left. So she will talk with my reg dr and he will let me know on Tues of next week. I wonder how they figure that one out.

When my husband was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer 10 years ago he was told he had 6 months. With God, great doctors and some aggressive treatment, he fought it out for nearly three more years before he was too weak to continue (passed in 07'). Just find every treatment you can and leave the rest to God. Bless you and glad to see you are getting some help. ((hugs))

[pamkev]

Don't count on any doctor's opinions as to "how much time you have left." That is up to God.

My BIL was given 6 months to live back in 2007. This is now 2014, and how many years was that in between?

Also, my friend I spoke of with the Stage IV Melanoma, was given "18 months" back when he was diagnosed in 2011. Again, this is now 2014, and seems to be doing well. Any issues that arrive, he handles. Also, he qualified and got SS Disability on his very first try.

I agree with AC my ex sister law dad was told a few months he lived 20 years longer. I am sure there are many stories out there like that Drs do not know only God does is my belief.

[AngelinaCat]

Don't count on any doctor's opinions as to "how much time you have left." That is up to God.

My BIL was given 6 months to live back in 2007. This is now 2014, and how many years was that in between?

Also, my friend I spoke of with the Stage IV Melanoma, was given "18 months" back when he was diagnosed in 2011. Again, this is now 2014, and seems to be doing well. Any issues that arrive, he handles. Also, he qualified and got SS Disability on his very first try.

[angel7821]

Found out today all my meds are covered with Medicaid. I was so happy to find that out. Met with a new dr today and I told her I would like to know how much time I have left. So she will talk with my reg dr and he will let me know on Tues of next week. I wonder how they figure that one out.

[Blossoms]

In response to AngelinaCat's comment, there's Social Security Disability, SSD, for people who have worked and earned enough credits to qualify for it. Then there's SSI, for people who are disabled, and either have not worked, or have not earned enough credits for SSD. I'm sorry about everything you're going through. Sending prayers for a quick recovery.

[ksgirl38]

I've heard that a lot of hospitals will give you a discount for paying cash. I think it helps them with not having to deal with the insurance companies. It might be worth asking the hospital about.

[Drazil65]

Hi, I just wanted to say that I am so sorry to read about your situation and will keep you in my prayers and thoughts. You have rec'd a lot of good info here on the subject and just want to continue to encourage you to come back here whenever you need to ask questions. It is like a family here and there always seems to be someone that has been in your shoes or really close to it that might be able to help.

Try to focus on your treatment and recovery, that is most important at the moment. Thankfully you seem to have a good support system there and plenty of people to talk to. I wish you the best and send you hugs and please keep us updated.

[angel7821]

Thanks for the reply. I will call the SS office on Monday and see what they have to say. Maybe I will be qualified for some things I never knew about it. I will post again once I get more info.