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seabeyond

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2. i am sorry. we are in the same boat, with insurance. but
Mon Jan 2, 2012, 04:41 PM
Jan 2012

not life and death at this point. just not wanting to take care of things we would otherwise take care of.

we pay for insurance. yet, we dont use what there is cause it will cost so much more.

i hope options come your way.

I am so sorry. It's like this for so many people! *hugs* GreenPartyVoter Jan 2012 #1
i am sorry. we are in the same boat, with insurance. but seabeyond Jan 2012 #2
I am so sorry. It's unconscionable. We need to change this system, and fast. Too many people Sarah Ibarruri Jan 2012 #3
Oh no!!! Odin2005 Jan 2012 #4
Are there any public (federal, state, local) health care programs you can access? pinto Jan 2012 #5
Hang on! tblue Jan 2012 #6
You mean congestive, right? DevonRex Jan 2012 #7
If the poster is still fairly young and reasonably healthy, it's probably congenital. haele Jan 2012 #13
I feel so much better now. Burgman Jan 2012 #45
Sorry. I hope the hospital and the drug companies will work with you. haele Jan 2012 #56
My little problems pale compared to yours, but our healthcare system really sucks. dawg Jan 2012 #8
mine is 15k. it is hmo. i have an account to draw out of. seabeyond Jan 2012 #10
if you can wait 6 months you can get coverage through the hcr for preexisting still_one Jan 2012 #9
I am sorry Burgman Irishonly Jan 2012 #11
Get your fucking meds. they can be had for 10 bucks per three month supply. go to sliding scale doc. WingDinger Jan 2012 #12
If it's a choice between meds and food... Burgman Jan 2012 #14
Then stop paying ins. Use that to get your meds. Get on CMS. Whatever it takes. When you are dead, f WingDinger Jan 2012 #19
What is CMS? Burgman Jan 2012 #21
County Medical Services. For the indigent. You need to start planning your indigence. WingDinger Jan 2012 #23
My CHF meds cost $20 for a 3 month supply tishaLA Jan 2012 #47
Lasix (furosemide), the most common Rx for CHF, is dirt cheap REP Jan 2012 #46
I wish I could, Burgman Jan 2012 #18
Then get state dis. Then CMS. WingDinger Jan 2012 #22
if your low income you should qualify for Medicaid sasha031 Jan 2012 #15
some states require more than just a low income eShirl Jan 2012 #20
Don't give up. Cleita Jan 2012 #16
I sympathize completely. Wish I could help somehow, but I'm in a similar bind myself. Mac1949 Jan 2012 #17
That's pretty much where I'm at today. Burgman Jan 2012 #32
Yeah, it does. But hang in there, brother. Mac1949 Jan 2012 #42
What meds are you on that you can't afford? FarPoint Jan 2012 #24
It isn't so much the cost of the drugs, although when you have a raft of prescriptions as I do Mac1949 Jan 2012 #41
GO TO: HRSA.gov. Then click on Find a Health Center. DevonRex Jan 2012 #25
^^^^^^Go there^^^^^^ DevonRex Jan 2012 #27
Damn, too bad that Obamacare is more of an insurance giveaway than a healthcare solution. Lionessa Jan 2012 #26
Universal Heath Care doesnt stand a chance while the republicans control cstanleytech Jan 2012 #30
Republicans Kill. BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2012 #37
I'm sure it will be in some form cstanleytech Jan 2012 #40
It didn't stand a chane when the "DEMOCRATS" controlled the House & Senate. bvar22 Jan 2012 #48
Go to your local legal services or community action office. Someone there will be well-versed Karmadillo Jan 2012 #28
there are no words. i am so sorry. roguevalley Jan 2012 #29
what meds are you on? riverwalker Jan 2012 #31
In most cases it is true that it is never cured, BUT I was cured Liquorice Jan 2012 #57
omigawd i'm so sorry. barbtries Jan 2012 #33
What state are you in? Yo_Mama Jan 2012 #34
pravastatin, lisonopril, carvedilol, lanoxin and a generic aldactone. Burgman Jan 2012 #35
Thank you for answering Yo_Mama Jan 2012 #39
Lanoxin, .25mg, Pravastayin, 20mg, Lisoinopril 5mg, Carvedlol 3.125 mg Spironololactone 25mg Burgman Jan 2012 #43
Sorry to hear that, I'm right there with you workinclasszero Jan 2012 #36
I wish I had a way to fix it for you. BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2012 #38
Over half of the USA personal bankruptcies involved medical costs and folks WITH HEALTH INSURANCE Bozita Jan 2012 #44
And THAT hasn't changed. bvar22 Jan 2012 #50
I never heard the term until I talked to Americans Prophet 451 Jan 2012 #52
Have you changed your diet? thecrow Jan 2012 #49
Yes. No to little salt, low fat. Burgman Jan 2012 #53
I'm so sorry, dude Prophet 451 Jan 2012 #51
I'm so sorry a2liberal Jan 2012 #54
Hold on ... GeorgeGist Jan 2012 #55
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