Guest guest Posted February 22, 2001 Report Share Posted February 22, 2001 and Chrissie, You can still talk to your Senators and Congressman. They may be able to pull strings that you can't. I know that Medicare has a rule that you can not be held accountable for bills which were authorized by a doctor and you had reasonabe assumption would be paid. Maybe you can squeeze by on that. If not, you can reapply in Florida, or Maine when you get back. Don't give up! Senator Snowe is known to sponsor legislation of this type of thing. They are writing rules like this was horse and buggy days, with airline and trains - travel is possible even for handicapped. It is STUPID for a Downs patient not to be able to get support. Take care, Bill and Charlotte ============================= Macklockj@... wrote: > Hi Carol, > Yes, apparently the rule is that you must NEVER leave the state in which you > live and receive medicaid from. Every state adheres to their own rules as far > as I can make out. > There is a possibility of an appeal, but the fact remains that we have left > the state. > It stinks. > & Chrissie > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2001 Report Share Posted February 22, 2001 and Chrissie, You can still talk to your Senators and Congressman. They may be able to pull strings that you can't. I know that Medicare has a rule that you can not be held accountable for bills which were authorized by a doctor and you had reasonabe assumption would be paid. Maybe you can squeeze by on that. If not, you can reapply in Florida, or Maine when you get back. Don't give up! Senator Snowe is known to sponsor legislation of this type of thing. They are writing rules like this was horse and buggy days, with airline and trains - travel is possible even for handicapped. It is STUPID for a Downs patient not to be able to get support. Take care, Bill and Charlotte ============================= Macklockj@... wrote: > Hi Carol, > Yes, apparently the rule is that you must NEVER leave the state in which you > live and receive medicaid from. Every state adheres to their own rules as far > as I can make out. > There is a possibility of an appeal, but the fact remains that we have left > the state. > It stinks. > & Chrissie > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2001 Report Share Posted February 24, 2001 To everyone that responded to my plea for advice regarding my Medicaid dilemma, thank you. Just wanted to let you know that I have filed for an appeal. Will keep you posted on what's happening, but for now we are staying right where we are. I enlisted the help of an ombusdman and they are helping us out. Thanks again for all the response. and Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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