Posted by Simcha on August 7, 2003, at 21:05:32
In reply to Medicaid cancels therapy coverage! « Ame Sans Vie, posted by Dr. Bob on August 7, 2003, at 19:29:34
Ooops! Sorry Dr. Bob, I didn't read all the way down the list to the redirect. I'll repost my response here.... Sorry...
Ame,
That situation is terrible! I hope my brother, who is on SSDI does not get dinged. He really needs the help. (My whole family, it seems, has mental illnesses.)
>What's more, they won't even cover eyeglasses anymore!! I'm so infuriated by this... thank the gods they still will cover psychiatric services.
Yeah, I can hear the Ol' Boys on the Hill now, "Well, y'all know that them there crazy poor people don't need to see nothin', don't ya?"
Geez, It's enough to make me want to claim political assylum in Canada. I'm Gay, Hebrew Pagan(Jewish), Cherokee, AND I'm mentally ill. If I hear the trains coming I'm outta here!
Listening For The Clickety Clack and The Whistle,
Simcha> > I was so angered when my therapist told me this today... she asked if I wouldn't mind calling Medicaid and asking if it were true, then report back to her. She was under the impression that therapy would no longer be covered, but psychologists and psychiatrists would.
> >
> > I called Medicaid, and that's not exactly the case. Starting September 1, certain benefits will be cancelled, though I can't recall which ones... but as of October 16, Medicaid will no longer cover psychological counseling for those 21 and older! What's more, they won't even cover eyeglasses anymore!! I'm so infuriated by this... thank the gods they still will cover psychiatric services.
> >
> > Luckily I don't turn 21 till January 5, so I have a little more time with my wonderful therapist... but this is such B.S.
> >
> > Thank you so very much for ruining our economy, Mr. President.
>
poster:Simcha
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