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What help is out there?

christald21
christald21 CSN Member Posts: 55
in Breast Cancer #1

I am on short term disability...  I only get half of my income..  this is barely enough to pay my bills...

Is there anything out there to help with funds for groceries, and other living expenses.  I have two little girls too. and it is getting very difficult to support everyone in my family.. I don't know what to do....  I have been trying to see things around the house, on EBAY and Craigslist..  Anyone know of goverment funded agencies to help in this matter..

 

Thank you again,

Christa

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  • New Flower
    New Flower CSN Member Posts: 4,294 Member
    #2
    Hi and I am sorry

    I never get any assistance ,  because I am married and my husband works

    1. Food stamps

    2. Free or reduced cost for breakfast lunches at school

    each state has it own additional programs like fresh fruits in CA

    you also may try assistance for medical bills, you would spend money left for other needs

    hugs and keep us posted

     

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  • christald21
    christald21 CSN Member Posts: 55
    #3
    New Flower said:

    Hi and I am sorry

    I never get any assistance ,  because I am married and my husband works

    1. Food stamps

    2. Free or reduced cost for breakfast lunches at school

    each state has it own additional programs like fresh fruits in CA

    you also may try assistance for medical bills, you would spend money left for other needs

    hugs and keep us posted

     

    medical bills

    I have met my deductable and out of pocket,, so so far this year,  anything else is covered %  as long as i use in network.. I will check in on some assistance from the state.. thanks

     

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  • GlowMore
    GlowMore CSN Member Posts: 789 Member
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    christald21 said:

    medical bills

    I have met my deductable and out of pocket,, so so far this year,  anything else is covered %  as long as i use in network.. I will check in on some assistance from the state.. thanks

     

    Help?

    Sorry for your troubles Christald21.......I am assuming you have Breast Cancer since you have posted on this Discussion Board....went to look at your home page and you haven't filled it out ...(I didn't fill mine out either for about 8 years)....but anyway.  I was lucky that I had the medical coverage I needed....but I think that surely there is assistance out there ....have you talked with the American Cancer Society?  Where I live they have a special group that helps younger women .....also the church is a good souce of assistance....  Sending Prayers for Answers and please keep posting and let us know ....Glo

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  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 CSN Member Posts: 6,583 Member
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    not sure how young the kids

    not sure how young the kids are but there is:

     

    W.I.C to help out iwth food/ for younger children

     

    food stamps

     

    local food panties

     

    Free meals at school (breakfast and lunch) you must applied for it

     

    Denise

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  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 CSN Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    #6
    I am so sorry to hear you are

    I am so sorry to hear you are going through rough times..

     

    hugs

     

    Denise

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