Dr Malone you must have read my mind. I have been stewing for several hours worrying about our 20 year old daughter who is married , pregnant and no health insurance. They have been paying out of pocket for her Dr appointments. Her story: I had our beautiful daughter at age 46. My husband retired hence no health insurance for her. She we…
Dr Malone you must have read my mind. I have been stewing for several hours worrying about our 20 year old daughter who is married , pregnant and no health insurance. They have been paying out of pocket for her Dr appointments. Her story: I had our beautiful daughter at age 46. My husband retired hence no health insurance for her. She went on Medicaid. With Medicaid she couldn’t make more than $13 an hour. So she had to stay under that amount.
She got married a year ago and couldn’t stay on Medicaid because they made too much .
Her husband works for CocaCola as a semi truck driver. They have good benefits but 3 different people gave him different dates for signing up for health insurance. He went in to sign her up and the date for signing had past. Next sign up is November 1, with coverage starting January 1. She found out she was pregnant. She had no coverage until Jan.1 and is due the end of February.
We have tried Obamacare. Their single up is Oct 1 with starting date January 1. We talked with our insurance guy and he said there’s nothing they can do unless his insurance decides that they will cover her early. They petitioned once and was denied. They petitioned again , this time my husband as their attorney petitioned. They have not heard back from them yet. This mother is a bit frantic.
Thank heavens she is a healthy woman and not Covid Vaxed. They are paying out of pocket her Drs appointments. Which is expensive. What can they do? This momma has been praying hard that CocaCola with start benefits sooner.
Something has to be done with our healthcare.
I’m so frustrated that the illegal aliens get Medicaid when they cross the border and money and food stamps and housing and my daughter can’t even get healthcare. Something has to change. Help!
I’m reading that as soon as they cross the border they are handed a Medicaid card. But of course you cant believe all that you read. The government needs to revamp the system so it can benefit all. I don’t think socialized medicine is the answer. My friend’s mom lived in Canada and needed heart surgery. It took 18 months for her to get the surgery. Thank heavens she didn’t die before she got her surgery. There has to be change. My daughter is working full time but the company she is working for does not offer health insurance.
I think the answer is for people to focus more on prevention (healthy diet/lifestyle) and go to naturopathic physicians for treatment when needed. If everyone put their focus there, it would put the allopathic medical/pharmaceutical/health insurance industry out of business. Most health insurance companies don't cover naturopathic treatments, but they cost a LOT less.
I agree but that doesn’t help with pregnancy . You have to be checked. A friend had her baby at home and the baby died. She had an emergency and didn’t make to the hospital.
I agree with you in this instance. I am so sorry. I should have made it clear that I'm referring to physical illnesses. Prenatal care is very important and I wouldn't suggest anyone have a baby at home unless they have a qualified mid-wife or nurse there. Being in an area with a hospital nearby would be advisable as well. The medical industry is good for some things and could have helped for sure in this situation.
She lives about 15 minutes from the hospital. If all else fails that would have to declare bankruptcy. They are newly weds with hand me down furniture a washer and dryer my neighbor was giving away for free not much more.
That is so sad. It shouldn't be, but that's just how it is here in the U.S., Inc. these days for far too many people. You'd think we live in a 3rd world country, wouldn't you? I remember when things were different just a few decades ago. I've watched things go downhill and it seems that now it's accelerating.
Yes, the system has to change, giving birth costs a fortune. Your daughter needs to have access to a hospital in case of an emergency. I don't know how safe getting ultrasounds really is. I think the only benefit generally afforded unauthorized migrants is emergency medical care. Refugees are in a different group and receive more benefits. Undocumented immigrants pay taxes, over $30 billion, mostly without benefitting from the programs they help fund. They contribute more than they use from emergency hospital visits. At least that is my understanding, maybe I am wrong.
They supposedly use ITIN, allowing immigrants without Social Security numbers to legally file tax returns and claim the income reported on their W-2’s to the IRS.
Dr Malone you must have read my mind. I have been stewing for several hours worrying about our 20 year old daughter who is married , pregnant and no health insurance. They have been paying out of pocket for her Dr appointments. Her story: I had our beautiful daughter at age 46. My husband retired hence no health insurance for her. She went on Medicaid. With Medicaid she couldn’t make more than $13 an hour. So she had to stay under that amount.
She got married a year ago and couldn’t stay on Medicaid because they made too much .
Her husband works for CocaCola as a semi truck driver. They have good benefits but 3 different people gave him different dates for signing up for health insurance. He went in to sign her up and the date for signing had past. Next sign up is November 1, with coverage starting January 1. She found out she was pregnant. She had no coverage until Jan.1 and is due the end of February.
We have tried Obamacare. Their single up is Oct 1 with starting date January 1. We talked with our insurance guy and he said there’s nothing they can do unless his insurance decides that they will cover her early. They petitioned once and was denied. They petitioned again , this time my husband as their attorney petitioned. They have not heard back from them yet. This mother is a bit frantic.
Thank heavens she is a healthy woman and not Covid Vaxed. They are paying out of pocket her Drs appointments. Which is expensive. What can they do? This momma has been praying hard that CocaCola with start benefits sooner.
Something has to be done with our healthcare.
I’m so frustrated that the illegal aliens get Medicaid when they cross the border and money and food stamps and housing and my daughter can’t even get healthcare. Something has to change. Help!
I’m reading that as soon as they cross the border they are handed a Medicaid card. But of course you cant believe all that you read. The government needs to revamp the system so it can benefit all. I don’t think socialized medicine is the answer. My friend’s mom lived in Canada and needed heart surgery. It took 18 months for her to get the surgery. Thank heavens she didn’t die before she got her surgery. There has to be change. My daughter is working full time but the company she is working for does not offer health insurance.
I think the answer is for people to focus more on prevention (healthy diet/lifestyle) and go to naturopathic physicians for treatment when needed. If everyone put their focus there, it would put the allopathic medical/pharmaceutical/health insurance industry out of business. Most health insurance companies don't cover naturopathic treatments, but they cost a LOT less.
I agree but that doesn’t help with pregnancy . You have to be checked. A friend had her baby at home and the baby died. She had an emergency and didn’t make to the hospital.
I agree with you in this instance. I am so sorry. I should have made it clear that I'm referring to physical illnesses. Prenatal care is very important and I wouldn't suggest anyone have a baby at home unless they have a qualified mid-wife or nurse there. Being in an area with a hospital nearby would be advisable as well. The medical industry is good for some things and could have helped for sure in this situation.
She lives about 15 minutes from the hospital. If all else fails that would have to declare bankruptcy. They are newly weds with hand me down furniture a washer and dryer my neighbor was giving away for free not much more.
That is so sad. It shouldn't be, but that's just how it is here in the U.S., Inc. these days for far too many people. You'd think we live in a 3rd world country, wouldn't you? I remember when things were different just a few decades ago. I've watched things go downhill and it seems that now it's accelerating.
That's just how it is in America. I'm so sorry.
Yes, the system has to change, giving birth costs a fortune. Your daughter needs to have access to a hospital in case of an emergency. I don't know how safe getting ultrasounds really is. I think the only benefit generally afforded unauthorized migrants is emergency medical care. Refugees are in a different group and receive more benefits. Undocumented immigrants pay taxes, over $30 billion, mostly without benefitting from the programs they help fund. They contribute more than they use from emergency hospital visits. At least that is my understanding, maybe I am wrong.
Where are illegals paying taxes except for purchase of items/services they are not being GIVEN?!
They supposedly use ITIN, allowing immigrants without Social Security numbers to legally file tax returns and claim the income reported on their W-2’s to the IRS.