looking for some answers.... i have no health insurance... and live in north carolina where the social services said i don't qualify for medicaid because my SSI check is 1,100/month and the qualifying amount is 900/month. my lupus is very active and i need to see my doctor regularly. i am unable to afford the medicines prescribed to help me because i have no insurance. i live alone, and am struggling to keep my little house and survive. someone on here once said that after being on disability for two years, you automatically qualify for medicaid? i have been on disability for 1 year this August. because of my health decline, i have also ended up in bankruptcy.
does anyone have any suggestions?
lots of love to everyone, and thankyou for being here,
Wow Ann that was great advise! I was thinking on the same lines with drug companies. My brother gets his free from a drug company.
Amy l don’t know much about NC laws, but call the state and she if there are any insurance programs available for you at a very low cost or maybe nothing. I know in flroida we have them becasue most private companies will not cover pre-existing conditions. So the state helps out. Also do you have a state health department! Because if you do you can go there and see if you can be treated and they help with medicaction as well.
As far as disability goes, I just received my approval for disabilty three weeks ago. I get my first check next month. I was told by the attorney that I hired I had to wait two years for Medicare to kick in. But it is two years from the date you are approved. I also confirmed that information with social security administration.
I am so sorry to hear your situation and your so ill as well from the last time we spoke....i really am pleased Ann's been able to help and the information helps you on getting furthur care.