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If you want to read something all fluffy and positive this isn't it - Depressed and fed up
Posted: Nov 22, 2010
My posts may get deleted, but one more thing. Some people come on here and say, don't be negative. Stay positive. Well I would if there was anything to be positive about. I'm positive because God has blessed me with a wonderful family and home and friends. I made the decision to go into MT, which I wish God would have warned me about. Actually it was great when I worked for YOG. I just should have jumped ship when it got bought by a corporation. It's all been downhill from there. You can't be positive about your career when you're denied health insurance because you can't meet a quota. I'm a diabetic and have hypertension and need my Paxil. God knows I depressed. Thank God Metformin and Paxil are generic. I'm having to do without my Diovan. I'm taking lisinopril without the HCT right now because they were given to me. My doctor gave me Lisinopril with HCT but won't renew it because I haven't been to see her. I can't afford to go to the doctor without insurance. I've only been her patient 27 years. I guess that's not long enough. But don't get me started on that. Like they say money talks, and BS walks. Well, I'm walking.
Information that may help you - Sorry to hear about your circumstances
[ In Reply To ..]So sorry for your circumstances. I hope you are able to find the assistance you need.
You mentioned that your husband is age 62. Are you, by chance, age 60 or over yourself?
The reason I ask is that I work part-time for a non-profit organization that assists people age 60 and over find discounted drugs, along with discounts on phone bills, gas/electricity, food, etc.
You can access the national website through the link below. It will ask you for your zip code and then ask you about your finances and what drugs you take. You can answer whatever questions you feel comfortable with, but if you answer them all honestly, you have a better chance of getting the maximum assistance. At the end, they will give you a detailed list of what assistance programs you qualify for.
Some programs have income limits and some go mostly by age. Even if you, yourself, are not age 60 or over, since your husband is, it is definitely worth the time to answer the questions and see what results you get. You can do one for yourself and one for your husband, and compare to see which would give you the most options.
For example, there is one program available where people can get a 90 day supply of generic medications mailed to them at a cost as low as $20 for the 90 day supply.
There is another program where you can get a monthly discount on your landline phone and free minutes on a cell phone.
It gives you all the details and links on how and where to apply. It is really very simple and comprehensive.
It really is a great site for people who are struggling paying for healthcare and medications, and could also even give you ideas on where to go to get help with utilities and food, if that need arises.
Hope this information is of some help to you.
Good luck. I hope things get better for you.
https://www.benefitscheckup.org/before_you_start.cfm?subset_id=0&CFID=3486288&CFTOKEN=79585971
Hey - RubySoho
[ In Reply To ..]Thanks so much for posting this link. I just ran my parents through it and they're eligible for 23 programs I'm sure they had no clue even existed.
Thanks again :-)
Information that may help - depressed and fed up
[ In Reply To ..]No, I'm 58. I will check into the sites though, and thanks for all the information. I'm probably going to make a doctor appt before long. I was told they give a cash discount, so maybe it won't be too bad as long as I tell her I'm just there for refills and she can't do any tests. Then she has to use the Wal-Mart cheapie drug list. lol Can't afford anything else.
I must be your twin! sm - ververyoldMQMT
[ In Reply To ..]I have been without insurance for 6 years, when I had to also go to part time because of my health. Not only am I a brittle diabetic with hypertension, I also have a serious kidney condition and need a procedure I cannot get because of no insurance. I used to have a good indigent program on the coast of NC that I could get any specialist care except orthopedics. I moved 4 years ago and am in a locale that does not have these advantages. As I type this now, I have been out of any of my BP meds and down to my last vial of Levemir. Since all our children are grown and gone I cannot get Adult Medicaid. My hubby is on disability, so he can get his care; but I am s*#*!ed.... Now NJA... I am 58 so I have 4 more years to an early retirement, but the way things are going in this govt they are going to up that age. Thanks Q for not at least giving us some kind of plan for those of us part timers...
Sick leave - anon
[ In Reply To ..]I have health insurance, (for now) through my husband's job. I live in fear of needing an operation or treatment and having no sick leave.
I am in the same boat - Bunion
[ In Reply To ..]Now, I am sooo much down on myself for chosing the wrong career to pursue. I will never in my lifetime be able to retire and reap benefits other's are recieving at this time because of my wrong choices. I have healthcare at this time because my husband retired from Deere, but here I sit, with his ex-wife collecting her half of his pension, both of us working are butts off to make a difference, kids in college, etc. I guess I am grateful to work for a company now with NO PTO, vacations or basically benefits, (they are working on it!). From what I understand they used to provide and years ago, so those still get those benefits, as I sit here working to death, I am seeing everyone on the "Office Communicator" having off their "paid holidays." WTH is this world coming tooo? I am an ex-YOG worker myself, and damn that Carol who said she would never sell out? Can we find another YOG somewhere where they appreciate us? I am sooo depressed, as you are. What to do?
What was YOG? - curious
[ In Reply To ..]I've heard a lot about YOG. I'm assuming it must have been a former transcription company that maybe got gobbled up by Medquist?
Depressed and Fed Up - SillyRabbit
[ In Reply To ..]I am an eternal optimist, but the MQ pay scale for MTs has finally forced me to stop waiting for things to get better, but to look elsewhere for employment. Whatever I saved in wardrobe, lunches and transportation is nothing compared to what I have lost and I have had to augument my pay with food stamps, Medicaid and pay-day loans. The The government thought I was trying to pull a fast one, because they did not believe my pay stubs. My job hunting experience has been favorable thus far and every place in town pays better than MQ. With your typing and proofreading skills, you are going to be amazed at what monetary blessings are going to seek you out. Now that you have made up your mind you are leaving, think positive again.
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