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Healthcare Reform
Asked by G.H. from Chicago
on July 29, 2011
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What are your thoughts on "Obamacare"? Are you in favor of the new healthcare reform or not in favor? I whole heartedly believe reform MUST happen in a major way.
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- I do not call it degradingly "Obamacare". I am a democrat. I watch Bill Maher. I am pro-choice. I am "liberal minded". I think pot should be legalized and taxed. And w...
- I am amused by people saying "free" healthcare. It isn't free! Get a clue. I am so tired of hearing about the "mean" republicans; the "I don't care" republicans. E...
- As a nurse that works at a major academic medical center I can tell you what healthcare reform has done to hospitals....cut funding. As a result staffing is being dras...
Bi-polar Disorder
Asked by S.C. from Omaha
on July 2, 2007
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I have a son who is bi-polar aand I am having problems getting help for him. I applied for SSI for him and was denied and with just my husband working we cant afford t...
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- S.- I am to bi polar I can remember my mom had problems affording my meds too.. The Doc Always gave us coupons for 10.00 off maybe try asking your doc if he has any.....
- I have been told to keep trying to get the SSI. I heard it can take a while. Since you live in Iowa. Contact Hawk-i medical insurance. Its almost like having medipass....
- I feel for you. My 17 year old daughter is a low grade bi-polar, obsesive defiant disorder, epileptic, and depresed. There are many goverment agencies out there that...
Medicaid Question
Asked by A.T. from Dallas
on January 22, 2007
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I am REALLY freaked out about this so thought I would see if anyone here knew and could put me at ease at all. In Florida if you bring a letter from a pregnancy place ...
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- I have been on medicaid before and now I have to do it again. First you have to fill out the paperwork and get an appointment. They can mail you the form or you can pi...
- No, it is not that simple. Pregnancy does not automatically qualify you for medicaid in Texas. The state would be broke if it did that. It will take a lot of effort...
- You need to be SURE to tell them that you do NOT have insurance and that you will not be able to receive proper medical care because of this. Be sure to stress this to...
Food Stamps and Cash Aid
Asked by V.K. from Sacramento
on June 10, 2011
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I was wondering if a household with two adults (husband and wife) with three kids can get on cash aid and food stamps?
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- Yes. GO to your local social services office and apply. They will ask a lot of questions on the application but if you can get assistance then it will be worth it. ...
- Here's the link to monthly income eligibility standards for food stamps: http://foodstampguide.org/gross-and-net-monthly-income-eligibility-standards/ Cash aid is ...
- Yes, I believe you can. I don't know what the guidelines are, but I think it's based on income. I know families who do get food stamps, & both parents are in the home.
How Do I Get My 4 Year Old to Listen to Me
Asked by J.G. from Chicago
on July 19, 2009
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my 4 yr old doesnt listen to me and i think i let him take control however i dont want it to be like that. i will put him in the corner and he will not stay in it. hes...
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- start over. Have a family meeting and say things aren't working and today they are changing. First list house rules, draw pictures or take digitals to illustrate the...
- I just found a website called www.raisinggodlytomatoes.com I was hesitant of the method at first, but have used it with my 3 and 5 year old and have seen some good re...
- Hey J., Sounds like you've got alot going on over there! My heart goes out to you. I think you just have to make the best choice for you and your son. I don't thi...
18 Yr Olds Dr. Bills?
Asked by K.I. from Spokane
on August 4, 2010
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Hi guys,
Ok, so my 18 yr old SS was sick recently. He started having stomach cramps at the end of June. His Mom is a PA (Physicians Assistant) and we sent him to her ...
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- Wait and see what the medical bills are and how much the insurance pays. Since he is on his dads insurance you should get the bill for the balance remaining. You would...
- Im sorry to hear, hope he is feeling better. It's so frustrating that our healthcare system is ridiculously expensive, and confusing!!!!!. Regarding your question, e...
- If he is on your insurance, even if the total claim is $70k, he won't have to pay the full amount. You should look into what your/his deductible is (you probably have ...
Pregnant with No Insurance
Asked by L.N. from Denver
on December 10, 2009
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Well we just found out we are pregnant with number three, BIG shocker. We couldn't afford the monthly cost of BC pills so we thought we were being careful. Guess we we...
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- There has to be some options through planned parenthood or non-profit clinics that would provide free prenatal/lowcost prenatal care. Maybe try looking into that. If...
- I grew up in the same situation...my mom was stay at home, and my dad was a teacher...we had 7 kids :). It was great though. Just a thought, sometimes they do allow ...
- Did you actually try to apply for Medicaid? Call your case worker or just go to the human resources office for your county and apply in person. I just did a few weeks ...
To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate...
Asked by M.F. from Denver
on July 5, 2011
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...that is the question?
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- My dad got the mumps when he was a baby and he became deaf from it. With a lot of the children not getting vaccinated we are going to see a big outbreak of measles or...
- No, it's not a question. It has been resolved. The reasons to vaccinate are - to prevent children (and immunocompromised adults who cannot safely be vaccinated) from ...
- My daughter is 100% vaccinated according to CDC regulations. My #2 will have a slightly different schedule of vaccinations and will not get the Hep B series at birth ...
Drug Testing Whehn Applying for Welfare
Asked by E.J. from Lincoln
on August 9, 2011
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I read that Flordia and Kentucky are going to start drug testing those who apply for welfare. There have been all the rightous quote on facebook about how people who ...
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- While in theory, I think it's a fantastic idea, but I wholeheartedly agree with you that only the child will suffer.
- Yes, yes, and yes!! It's about accountability. We deserve to know that our tax dollars are being spent to help people who need it, not people who make a career out ...
- EDIT: Child Find is geared for children birth through age 3. There are two separate sets of regulations guiding the processes with different criteria and requirements...
