I lost my job on July 9. I filed for unemployment and for Medicaid that same day. It is now August 20. I am still waiting on the health insurance coverage the Government insists by law I must have. I paid the $10 to "fast track" my application.
I called the State today to check on the status. I was told FSSA was waiting on documents from me.
Me: "I sent them in July"
Her: "We received them August 7th".
Me: "I guess you are not waiting on documents after all"
Her: [snippy] "We process everything in the order it comes in"
Me: " I know yOu only work there and do not process the paperwork, but don't you think that is ridiculous to take that long?"
Her: [really snippy] "We process thousands of applications, it can take 45 days".
Me: "I'm diabetic I'm out of medicine Monday, what am I supposed to do?"
Her: "We have other programs that might be able to help you"
Me:"Won't that require an application too that goes through the processing center?"
Her: [tired of me] "You will just have to go to the hospital or pay out of pocket. Thanks for calling FSSA".
Me: [unsaid] I can't go to the hospital I don't have insurance because I'm waiting on you to process an application from July 9th. And if I had the money, you dolt, I wouldn't be applying for the crappy Healthy Indiana Plan.
I can't wait until the Democrats consign us all to Government-run health plans. [sarcasm].
Contact the med manufacturer. They have programs to help.
ReplyDeleteAs Jean said.
ReplyDeleteYou may remember my post of a couple years ago where I went through four jobs in a year.
Each was a step to where I am now.
But health care for Scherie's ridiculously expensive drugs was the problem.
The university hospital gave me a discount, but the pharmacist pointed me to the mfrs coupons.
Those coupons were a result of obamacare, of all things.
the pharma trying to keep down the uproar.
Call your Dr explain. They should have samples. I am so sorry.
ReplyDeleteYou may still be required to have insurance, but if I recall correctly, the penalty for not having it got struck down, rendering the requirement moot.
ReplyDeleteWhat a hideous situation for you!
ReplyDeleteDamn government.
My Doc will give me samples, and I can get the reduced pricing from the pharmacy. My real frustration is with the bureaucracy.
ReplyDeleteI cannot imagine anyone who has ever had to deal with this would think single payer is a good idea -- beyond the cost.
Mr. Kafka will see you now.
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