Posted on May 9, 2009 by raandme
So I have this voice in the back of my mind whispering that the worst is almost over.
But if four years of battling rheumatoid arthritis has taught me anything it’s that I shouldn’t let my hopes get too high too quickly. Isn’t that a terrible way to view the world? I know it is. But [...]
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Posted on July 23, 2008 by raandme
I had my first visit with my rheumatologist with insurance. My card came in the mail Saturday! I’m in such a good mood. I’m sure I looked like some sort of nut job. I was smiling the whole time. Everyone in the office was excited for me. My doctor had a list of things shes [...]
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Posted on July 18, 2008 by raandme
I am so good at the waiting game. I’ve been waiting for years….
Ok, I finally got my Medicaid card in the mail. Along with my Medicare prescription drug card. I have not however, received my Medicare card. Its all very confusing. I also cant seem to find any doctors offices that take Medicaid. Though some [...]
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Posted on July 8, 2008 by raandme
I decided to go to the local health and human services office yesterday to see if they could give me a temporary insurance card while I wait for the one from social security to make its way through the mail. I hate going in there. The people obviously hate their job and don’t want to [...]
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Posted on July 4, 2008 by raandme
I hardly have words for such wonderful news. I’ve never cried out of relief before. This big black cloud I’ve had over my head for the last few years is finally going to go away.
I officially have health care coverage.
Lets just let that sink in……
I have health care coverage. I now have medicare and medicaid.
Can [...]
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Posted on May 23, 2008 by raandme
Ok, the swollen feet thing is getting annoying. It’s been happening too much lately. Last night they swelled up when I was up cooking dinner. Even though I was on a stool. If I’m sitting at the computer too long they swell. I drove across down to the grocery store and they were too swollen to get out.
Ugh. [...]
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Posted on April 1, 2008 by raandme
I spoke with my lawyer today.
My court date for my disability case is coming up in three weeks. I have been waiting for two and a half years, so needless to say, I am super excited. There really isn’t any reason I can be denied this time. Reasons why I was denied before were my [...]
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