Medicaid Update. Good news!!

TracyLynn72
TracyLynn72 Member Posts: 839
in Head and Neck Cancer #1

After fighting for months...Medicaid in NC has decided that H&N Cancer is a "serious" cancer and has granted me my one year of coverage.  They immediatley grant one year for those with lung, breast, brain or lymphoma (they call those the 'serious' cancers).  I've made/received over 30 phone calls, provided more paperwork than anyone should ever have to, argued, pleaded and basically drove them nuts.  They have granted me coverage until March 31, 2014.  So, I got my year.  They said it WAS a 'serious' cancer.  Well, duh....  I hope I have helped others who will come after me, but I'm thinking maybe they got sick of me and gave in :)  Either way I can move on with follow ups and not have to start many more payment plans.  I was dropped, appealed, reevaluated and then approved.  I had to be sent a new card and everything.  Whew...I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off of me.  If anyone is dealing with $ issues...don't give up.  Just like with cancer...fight, fight, fight!!!

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  • debbiejeanne
    debbiejeanne Member Posts: 3,102 Member
    #2
    tracy, good 4 u!!!!  i knew u

    tracy, good 4 u!!!!  i knew u were a fighter.  congrats.  i hope this helps make it easier for those who come after u!

    God bless.

    dj

  • PJ47
    PJ47 Member Posts: 376
    #3
    Good for you!

    I know it took a lot of strength to fight for your benefits, but I thought they were wrong to deny you and you prevailed.  It may help others but they have to be scrappy enough like you to fight.  Now relax, celebrate, and heal.  PJ

  • jim and i
    jim and i Member Posts: 1,788 Member
    #4
    Yes! All cancers are serious.

    Yes! All cancers are serious. I am thankful you finally got the help you deserve

    Debbie

  • KTeacher
    KTeacher Member Posts: 1,103 Member
    #5
    So glad

    I am so glad for you.  I get so upset when we have to fight for everything that should be a no brainer.  While we are still recovering and tiring easily, needing to be on the phone daily and pushing through the levels of administration for the company or govt.

  • CivilMatt
    CivilMatt Member Posts: 4,724 Member
    #6
    victory

    TL,

    “serious cancer”?  I think what you went through was “drop dead” serious.  I am happy you have achieved some satisfaction.  Bless your being persistent, now keep healing.

    Matt

  • Duggie88
    Duggie88 Member Posts: 760 Member
    #7
    Tracy

    Way to kick some butt. Persistance does have its rewards.

    As Matt stated......heal on

          Jeff

  • katenorwood
    katenorwood Member Posts: 1,912
    #8
    You go girl !

    I am so very happy to see your strenghth and determination through out this !  It's like climbing a steep and slippery slope some days !  We can and will make a difference for those following our journeys and give them hope !  Bless you my friend !  Katie

  • phrannie51
    phrannie51 Member Posts: 4,716
    #9
    LOL...and WHOO HOO!!

    gawd, dealing with the government is nuts, isn't it?  I'm SO happy for you Tracy!  What a relief!

    You done good, girl!!

    p

  • longtermsurvivor
    longtermsurvivor Member Posts: 1,842 Member
    #10
    you know

    One of my friends and I were watching a football game the other day.  He looked at the pink shoes and armbands everyone had on and said to me "i'm so sick of seeing  all the pink."  Not to take away from breast cancer, because it is a big problem, but they have a very active lobby.  And lots of press.  Head and Neck does't, and you have seen the effect close up.  Good for you, keep on talking.

     

    pat

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